Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fairview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairview Elementary serves the entire district in West Plains, MO, encompassing an area of 94.8 square miles. Most families live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located approximately 12.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairview Elementary School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Passionate in Promoting Educational Success & Individual Excellence
School Rankings
Fairview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1058 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 #1058 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Fairview Elementary School often compared to?
Fairview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howell Valley Elementary School, West Plains Middle School, Glenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
466 students attend Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fairview Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 12:1.
What grades does Fairview Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?
Fairview Elementary School is part of Fairview R-XI School District.
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