Fairview South Elementary School
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(847)929-1048
- Fairview South Elementary School serves 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Fairview South Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fairview South Elementary School's student population of 707 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 707 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fairview South Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fairview South Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #321 out of 3,544 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 34% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 48% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairview SD 72 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fairview South Elementary School is Niles Central (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Edgebrook Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Edgebrook Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 514 students
0.7 miles
6525 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773)534-1194 0.7 K-8 514 - Skokie Lincoln Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 538 students
1.0 miles
7839 Lincoln Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847)676-3545 1.0 6-8 538 - Chicago Wildwood Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 487 students
1.0 miles
6950 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773)534-1188 1.0 K-8 487 - Skokie Niles Central Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 37 students
1.1 miles
7700 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL 60077
(847)626-3120 1.1 9-12 37 - Skokie Niles West High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2485 students
1.4 miles
5701 Oakton St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847)626-2510 1.4 9-12 2485
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