Fairview Elementary School

909 Fairview Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in MO
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Fairview Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
468 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairview Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#341 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fairview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
14%
15%
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White
63%
69%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fairview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairview Elementary School's ranking?
Fairview Elementary School is ranked #341 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Fairview Elementary School often compared to?
Fairview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beulah Ralph Elementary School, Mill Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
468 students attend Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Fairview Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairview Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?
Fairview Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.

School Reviews

5   7/27/2013
This is a marvelous school with engaging teachers and effective curriculum. I'm very pleased that our daughter has the privilege of attending Fairview.
- Posted by Parent - sherr

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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