Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fairmeadows Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairmeadows Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Rankings
Fairmeadows Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmeadows Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6260 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
86%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Duncanville Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmeadows Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmeadows Elementary School is ranked #6260 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Fairmeadows Elementary School?
435 students attend Fairmeadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Fairmeadows Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmeadows Elementary School?
Fairmeadows Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairmeadows Elementary School offer ?
Fairmeadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Fairmeadows Elementary School part of?
Fairmeadows Elementary School is part of Duncanville Independent School District.
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