D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Fairwood Alternative Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 726 Fairwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43205
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Ohio
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.92 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 43rd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
219
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1003.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%43/100Students gain 0.92 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 38th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 91% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−35 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−27 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black27%32%reading -10 pts, math -2 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -20 pts, math -15 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 726 Fairwood Ave
City Columbus
ZIP Code 43205
District 3904380
NCES School ID 390438000635
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43205

Understanding the community around Fairwood Alternative Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,768
Per Capita Income $36,330
Poverty Rate 22.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.6%
High School or Higher 90.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $284,500
Median Rent $951
Owner-Occupied 36.1%
Renter-Occupied 63.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fairwood Alternative Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.0%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 81.7%
Two or More Races 11.4%
Hispanic/Latino 3.2%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 219
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fairwood Alternative Elementary School?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fairwood Alternative Elementary School?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School has 219 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Fairwood Alternative Elementary School serve?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fairwood Alternative Elementary School receive per student?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School receives $22,434 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fairwood Alternative Elementary School in 43205 ▼
Avg Home Value
$276,078
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,488
1-Year Change
-1.2%
% Renters
63.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026