- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sherman, TX
Fairview El
Federal NCES profile for Fairview El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484008004546
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Sherman · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview El ranks #2 of 7 schools in Sherman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Fairview El held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 484008004546 · Sherman, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 13.6:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherman H S (2,143 students)
Fairview El held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fairview El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherman H S
Sherman H S
2,143 students
- Sherman Middle
Sherman Middle
869 students
- Piner Middle 831
Piner Middle
831 students
- Dillingham El 710
Dillingham El
710 students
- Henry W Sory E 619
Henry W Sory El
619 students
- This school 382
Fairview El
382 students
What this shows Fairview El reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview El compares
Fairview El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
White 35.9%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Fairview El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sherman Isd reports $14,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piner Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dillingham El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry W Sory El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview El
How many students attend Fairview El?
Fairview El has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sherman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview El?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairview El?
71.8% of students at Fairview El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview El?
The largest demographic group at Fairview El is Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment, in Sherman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview El?
Fairview El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 rank among schools in Sherman?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview El ranks #2 of 7 schools in Sherman, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sherman on the city page.
What other schools are in Sherman Isd?
Besides Fairview El, Sherman Isd also operates Sherman H S (2,143 students), Sherman Middle (869 students), and Piner Middle (831 students). See the Sherman Isd district page for the complete list.