- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Fairview El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Fairview El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421007000149
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #13 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview El Sch has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview El Sch ranks #13 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Fox Chapel Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421007000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Fairview El Sch held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 421007000149 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 14.9:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Fox Chapel Area Hs (1,360 students)
Fairview El Sch held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 27.7 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
- Fox Chapel Are
Fox Chapel Area Hs
1,360 students
- Dorseyville Ms
Dorseyville Ms
981 students
- Ohara El Sch
Ohara El Sch
726 students
- Kerr El Sch 426
Kerr El Sch
426 students
- This school 387
Fairview El Sch
387 students
- Hartwood El Sc 386
Hartwood El Sch
386 students
What this shows Fairview El Sch reports 387 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 86% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Fairview El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fox Chapel Area Sd reports $23,272 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Chapel Area Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorseyville Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ohara El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kerr El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartwood El Sch | Similar size | Higher 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
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview El Sch
How many students attend Fairview El Sch?
Fairview El Sch has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview El Sch is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairview El Sch?
8.2% 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 83.2% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview El Sch?
Fairview El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview El Sch ranks #13 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Fox Chapel Area Sd?
Besides Fairview El Sch, Fox Chapel Area Sd also operates Fox Chapel Area Hs (1,360 students), Dorseyville Ms (981 students), and Ohara El Sch (726 students). See the Fox Chapel Area Sd district page for the complete list.