Fairview Elementary School serves 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Fairview Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairview Elementary School's student population of 552 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairview Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fairview Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1625 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
18%
Black
61%
36%
White
15%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairview Elementary School's ranking?
Fairview Elementary School is ranked #1625 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
552 students attend Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Fairview Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
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 Newton County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Release Day
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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