Fairview Elementary School

1310 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fairview Elementary School serves 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fairview Elementary School's student population of 232 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fairview Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
91%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
232 students attend Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fairview Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairview Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?
Fairview Elementary School is part of Grinnell-Newburg Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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