Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairway Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairway Elementary serves the northeast part of the Wildwood, MO school district, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fairway Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fairway Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairway Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#59 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairway Elementary School's ranking?
Fairway Elementary School is ranked #59 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Fairway Elementary School often compared to?
Fairway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pierremont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Fairway Elementary School?
346 students attend Fairway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fairway Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairway Elementary School?
Fairway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairway Elementary School offer ?
Fairway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairway Elementary School part of?
Fairway Elementary School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
In what neighborhood is Fairway Elementary School located?
Fairway Elementary School is located in the Grover neighborhood of Wildwood, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Grover.
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