Fairview South Elementary School

7040 Laramie Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 755 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fairview South Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Fairview South Elementary School's student population of 755 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
755 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairview South Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview South Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#566 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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35%
28%
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54%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
31%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
49%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairview South Elementary School's ranking?
Fairview South Elementary School is ranked #566 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Fairview South Elementary School often compared to?
Fairview South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Jr High School, Edgebrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Fairview South Elementary School?
755 students attend Fairview South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fairview South Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview South Elementary School?
Fairview South Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairview South Elementary School offer ?
Fairview South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fairview South Elementary School part of?
Fairview South Elementary School is part of Fairview SD 72 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day of School - if no emergency days used
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day of School - if all emergency days used
June 18, 2024 (Tuesday)
First Day of School (Half Day for students)
August 20, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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