Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairview Avenue Elementary School serves the southwest area of Waynesboro, PA, covering approximately 15.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairview Elementary School's student population of 597 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Fairview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1950 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairview Elementary School's ranking?
Fairview Elementary School is ranked #1950 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fairview Elementary School often compared to?
Fairview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summitview Elementary School, Greencastle-antrim Elementary School, Nancy Grayson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
597 students attend Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fairview Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairview Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?
Fairview Elementary School is part of Waynesboro Area School District.
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