Fairdale Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fairdale, Kentucky 40118 · Jefferson County
#566 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#32394 of 50,301 nationally
About Fairdale Elementary
Fairdale Elementary is a public elementary located in Fairdale, in the Jefferson County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 653 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 566th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (44th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 653.
There are 3 schools in Fairdale; Fairdale Elementary ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fairdale Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fairdale Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fairdale High
Fairdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,405 students · 1.2 km away
Coral Ridge Elementary
Fairdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students · 2.3 km away
Auburndale Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students · 3.4 km away
Lassiter Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
921 students · 3.6 km away
Minors Lane Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 4.8 km away
Kenwood Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
596 students · 5.0 km away
Brooks Elementary School
Brooks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students · 6.0 km away
Knight Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students · 6.2 km away
Blue Lick Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students · 6.2 km away
Blake Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
Charles Straub Elementary School
Maysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
653 students
Goldsmith Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
651 students
Kenton Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students
Woodlawn Elementary School
Danville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
657 students
Indian Trail Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
649 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairdale Elementary a good school?
Fairdale Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 39.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #566 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fairdale Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Fairdale Elementary ranks #566 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #32394 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fairdale Elementary?
Fairdale Elementary had 653 students in 2025.
Is Fairdale Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Fairdale Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fairdale Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairdale Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.