Fairview Elementary School

738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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10/

Top 1%

Tel: (412) 963-9315

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Fairview Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Fairview Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Fairview Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

397 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Fairview Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Fairview Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (PA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3 out of 2549 schools
(Top 1%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Fairview Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

90-94%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

90-94%

55%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

Black

15%

White

84%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Fairview Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Fairview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fox Chapel Area School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairview Elementary School's ranking?

Fairview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?

397 students attend Fairview Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Fairview Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview Elementary School?

Fairview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Fairview Elementary School offer ?

Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?

Fairview Elementary School is part of Fox Chapel Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education