Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fair Oaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fair Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fair Oaks Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fair Oaks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair Oaks Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1201 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
27%
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
33%
12%
White
6%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Fair Oaks Elementary School is ranked #1201 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Fair Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Fair Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edinbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Fair Oaks Elementary School?
368 students attend Fair Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Fair Oaks Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair Oaks Elementary School?
Fair Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fair Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Fair Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fair Oaks Elementary School part of?
Fair Oaks Elementary School is part of Osseo Public School District.
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