Faith Elementary School, Inc., was founded and incorporated in July, 1982, to meet the educational needs of area children in a unique way. The school would be private, yet it would not be anti-public. The school would be Christian, but it would not be a church school. The school's founders were insistent that students and personnel would be welcome regardless of religious affiliation, race, gender, or economic status, so long as there was agreement on acceptance of operational standards and objectives.

The school has always welcomed the total community; yet it has served largely African-American children and their families. Ovet the years, It would develop a considerable reputation for "rescuing" and "building up" students. Initially, many parents enrolled students in FEMS for remediation in conduct or in study areas. Soon many of the students would return to their former public schools. As time progressed many of these students made such a turn around in citizenship and scholastics that more and more parents became interested in keeping them in FEMS. From reports received from district teachers, administrators, and parents, most of the transferred or graduate students exemplified improved conduct, motivation, self-esteem, and academic performance as they returned to former public schools, or as they went on to other public or private schools.

The school offers a basic education program to boys and girls in preschool (age 3) - sixth grade. Due to financial challenges, the eighth grade was not continued after June, 1998. For the same reason the seventh grade was not continued after June, 1999. Since that time, the school has honored requests to work with one or two seventh and/or eighth grade students which resulted in the student being able to earn his or her promotion after a year of very hard work and also able to return to a public school with his or her class.  That exception is not available during the  2008-2009 school term.

The school's strengths include its rigorous academic curriculum and strict, but loving character training in a Christian setting. Religious instruction and influence is intended to promote responsible ethics and moral training rather than indoctrination toward a particular denomination. Most students attend public schools with great success upon graduation or transfer from FEMS.

Faith graduates students who go on to local high schools and capture substantial academic honors and scholarship funding to continue their education in college. It is not unusual for former Faith students to continue to excel in their studies and school conduct in other private and public schools after graduation or transfer from Faith. Parents have discovered that the sacrifice to fund their child;s  to attend Faith is a wise family investment in the student's  future. Many of these students receive four-year scholarships.  In 1992 the school became Faith Elementary and Middle School. 

Dedication, commitment, sacrifice, and love characterize the operation of this independent, Christian, alternative, nondenominational school, whose motto is: "I Can." The school will as increasing number of interested individuals and other entities join the mission to offer their best contributions.

The school is leasing a combined total of 2,764 square feet of space in two buildings. Naturally, we have our vision and drawings of o dream school that would better serve the needs and interests of present and future families. Nevertheless, we remain steadfast in our faith, obedience, and willingness to offer to our students what God has poured into our spirits and experiences in whatever facilities He provides, just as long as our health and circumstances permit. 

 The existence of FEMS is nothing short of a secession of daily miracles for the last twenty-six years.  A building, and sufficient funds for regular staff payroll and operations are among the school's greatest needs.

The school has realized considerable success in the training of students in academics and character training. However, improvements  to perfect current and future offerings will demand continued support from the community, former students, parents, and philanthropic entities. The school will increasingly explore possible funding and support contacts. It welcomes support from anyone in building an effective educational program and stable fiscal profile that will continue to bless community children and families as it pleases God to do so.