D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Fairfield Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 175 Medley Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.64 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 21st percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
450
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1002.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%21/100Students gain 0.64 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.96 in 2009–19; 14th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency20% (−29 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−13 pts vs. state avg 47%)
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 South Carolina 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
White10%50%reading -47 pts, math -4 pts9th percentile (list)
Black17%32%reading -8 pts, math +12 pts55th percentile (list)
Low-income17%32%reading -14 pts, math +4 pts33rd 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 175 Medley Road
City Winnsboro
ZIP Code 29180
District 4502100
NCES School ID 450210001407
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29180

Understanding the community around Fairfield Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $36,654
Per Capita Income $25,828
Poverty Rate 22.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%
High School or Higher 83.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $111,500
Median Rent $839
Owner-Occupied 70.2%
Renter-Occupied 29.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fairfield Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 84.9%
White 9.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2.4%
Two or More Races 2.2%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 450
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fairfield Elementary?
Fairfield Elementary has a Repit School Score of 38 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 Fairfield Elementary?
Fairfield Elementary has 450 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Fairfield Elementary serve?
Fairfield Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fairfield Elementary receive per student?
Fairfield Elementary receives $23,713 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fairfield Elementary in 29180 ▼
Avg Home Value
$162,189
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,053
1-Year Change
+11.0%
% Renters
29.8%

Other Schools in 29180

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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