Serving 302 students in grades 1-2, Fairview Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairview Park Elementary School's student population of 302 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fairview Park Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
85%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fairview Park Elementary School often compared to?
Fairview Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Clay Central-everly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Fairview Park Elementary School?
302 students attend Fairview Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Fairview Park Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview Park Elementary School?
Fairview Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairview Park Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Park Elementary School part of?
Fairview Park Elementary School is part of Spencer Comm School District.
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