Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Fairview Primary 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairview Primary serves the southwest part of Saint Louis, MO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairview Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Fairview Primary's student population of 284 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1871
School Calendar
School Motto
One District, One Community
School Rankings
Fairview Primary ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview Primary is 0.15, 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
#341 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
92%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
67%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairview Primary's ranking?
Fairview Primary is ranked #341 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Fairview Primary often compared to?
Fairview Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School, Townsend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Fairview Primary?
284 students attend Fairview Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fairview Primary students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairview Primary?
Fairview Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairview Primary offer ?
Fairview Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Primary part of?
Fairview Primary is part of Jennings School District.
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