Fairview Elementary School

909 Fairview Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fairview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Fairview Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairview Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#610 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
37%
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50-54%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
15%
15%
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White
63%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Fairview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairview Elementary School's ranking?
Fairview Elementary School is ranked #610 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Fairview Elementary School often compared to?
Fairview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Creek Elementary School, Beulah Ralph Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
452 students attend Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Fairview Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairview Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?
Fairview Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.

School Reviews

5   7/27/2013
This is a marvelous school with engaging teachers and effective curriculum. I'm very pleased that our daughter has the privilege of attending Fairview.
- Posted by Parent - sherr

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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