- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carthage, MO
Fairview Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290746000206
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Elem. earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elem. ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Carthage, MO.
School address
District: Carthage R-Ix · Missouri
NCES ID 290746000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Fairview Elem. held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 290746000206 · Carthage, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 11.7:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Carthage High School (1,626 students)
Fairview Elem. held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fairview Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carthage High
Carthage High School
1,626 students
- Carthage Jr. H
Carthage Jr. High
773 students
- Carthage Inter
Carthage Intermediate Center
664 students
- This school 444
Fairview Elem.
444 students
- Columbian Elem 398
Columbian Elem.
398 students
- Carthage 6th G 377
Carthage 6th Grade Center
377 students
What this shows Fairview Elem. reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Elem. compares
Fairview Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 32% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Missouri - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$12,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
White 33.3%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Fairview Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carthage R-Ix reports $12,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carthage Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carthage Intermediate Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbian Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carthage 6th Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Elem.
How many students attend Fairview Elem.?
Fairview Elem. has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carthage, MO. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elem. is 11.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% 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 Elem.?
60.8% of students at Fairview Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Elem. is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in Carthage, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Elem.?
Fairview Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Elem. rank among elementary schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elem. ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Carthage, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Carthage on the city page.
What other schools are in Carthage R-Ix?
Besides Fairview Elem., Carthage R-Ix also operates Carthage High School (1,626 students), Carthage Jr. High (773 students), and Carthage Intermediate Center (664 students). See the Carthage R-Ix district page for the complete list.