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 (2026-27)
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
5%
7%
White
80%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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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