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 (26-27)
- 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's attendance zone covers the entire West Plains school district, encompassing approximately 94.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school in 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 12.6 miles to its furthest point.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
93%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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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