Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fair Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fair Grove Elementary School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fair Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair Grove Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1590 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
2%
25%
White
73%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Fair Grove Elementary School is ranked #1590 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Fair Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Fair Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brier Creek Elementary School, Hasty Elementary School, Thomasville Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Fair Grove Elementary School?
531 students attend Fair Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Fair Grove Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair Grove Elementary School?
Fair Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fair Grove Elementary School offer ?
Fair Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fair Grove Elementary School part of?
Fair Grove Elementary School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
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