Fairview Elementary School serves 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Attendance Zone: Fairview Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Grinnell, IA, covering approximately 221.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairview Elementary School's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fairview Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
242 students attend Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Fairview Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairview Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?
Fairview Elementary School is part of Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District.
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