Fairview Elementary School

627 W 8th St
Bloomington, IN 47404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Fairview Elementary School's student population of 376 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

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 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1241 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
39%
25-29%
41%
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
19%
13%
White
52%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairview Elementary School's ranking?
Fairview Elementary School is ranked #1241 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 Childs Elementary School, Templeton Elementary School, Clear Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
376 students attend Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Fairview Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
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-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?
Fairview Elementary School is part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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