- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesboro, PA
Fairview Avenue El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Avenue El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422511002233
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Avenue El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Avenue El Sch has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Avenue El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, PA.
School address
District: Waynesboro Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422511002233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Fairview Avenue El Sch held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 422511002233 · Waynesboro, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 14.6:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesboro Area Shs (1,392 students)
Fairview Avenue El Sch held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Fairview Avenue El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesboro Are
Waynesboro Area Shs
1,392 students
- Waynesboro Are
Waynesboro Area Ms
887 students
- This school
Fairview Avenue El Sch
597 students
- Mowrey El Sch 534
Mowrey El Sch
534 students
- Summitview El 363
Summitview El Sch
363 students
- Hooverville El 317
Hooverville El Sch
317 students
What this shows Fairview Avenue El Sch reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Avenue El Sch compares
Fairview Avenue El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 12% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,779
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Fairview Avenue El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waynesboro Area Sd reports $13,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview Avenue El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waynesboro Area Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mowrey El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summitview El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hooverville El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview Avenue El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Waynesboro
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Avenue El Sch
How many students attend Fairview Avenue El Sch?
Fairview Avenue El Sch has 597 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesboro, PA. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Avenue El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Avenue El Sch is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairview Avenue El Sch?
65.3% of students at Fairview Avenue El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Avenue El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Avenue El Sch is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Avenue El Sch?
Fairview Avenue El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairview Avenue El Sch rank among elementary schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Avenue El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waynesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Waynesboro Area Sd?
Besides Fairview Avenue El Sch, Waynesboro Area Sd also operates Waynesboro Area Shs (1,392 students), Waynesboro Area Ms (887 students), and Mowrey El Sch (534 students). See the Waynesboro Area Sd district page for the complete list.