Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fairview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairview Elementary School serves the northwest part of Richmond, IN, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairview Elementary School's student population of 259 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
I am a member of the Fairview Pride. I will: -Practice Respect -Accept Responsibility -Work Together -Show Self Control I am a Fairview Lion. ROAR!!
School Rankings
Fairview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1438 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
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)51%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairview Elementary School's ranking?
Fairview Elementary School is ranked #1438 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fairview Elementary School often compared to?
Fairview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Elementary School, Crestdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
259 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 Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairview Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?
Fairview Elementary School is part of Richmond Community Schools.
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