- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairview, PA
Fairview El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Fairview El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420957000206
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Fairview · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview El Sch has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview El Sch ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fairview, PA.
School address
District: Fairview Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420957000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Fairview El Sch held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 420957000206 · Fairview, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 17.7:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairview Ms (633 students)
Fairview El Sch held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Fairview El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fairview El Sch
707 students
- Fairview Ms
Fairview Ms
633 students
- Fairview Hs
Fairview Hs
593 students
What this shows Fairview El Sch reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview El Sch compares
Fairview 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 62% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,865
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 707 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Fairview El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairview Sd reports $13,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairview
1 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 (~707 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview El Sch
How many students attend Fairview El Sch?
Fairview El Sch has 707 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairview, PA. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview El Sch is 17.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairview El Sch?
21.9% of students at Fairview El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Fairview El Sch is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Fairview, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview El Sch?
Fairview El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 El Sch rank among public schools in Fairview?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview El Sch ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fairview, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairview on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairview Sd?
Besides Fairview El Sch, Fairview Sd also operates Fairview Ms (633 students) and Fairview Hs (593 students). See the Fairview Sd district page for the complete list.