- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mt Prospect, IL
Fairview Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172721002888
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Mt Prospect · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 463
- students enrolled
Fairview Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elem School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Mt Prospect, IL.
School address
District: Mount Prospect Sd 57 · Illinois
NCES ID 172721002888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Fairview Elem School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 172721002888 · Mt Prospect, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Middle School (784 students)
Fairview Elem School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Fairview Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
784 students
- This school
Fairview Elem School
463 students
- Lions Park Ele
Lions Park Elem School
458 students
- Westbrook Earl
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr
400 students
What this shows Fairview Elem School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Elem School compares
Fairview Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$16,542
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Fairview Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mount Prospect Sd 57 reports $16,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lions Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Early Learning Cntr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Mt Prospect
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Elem School
How many students attend Fairview Elem School?
Fairview Elem School has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mt Prospect, IL. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elem School is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Elem School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Mt Prospect, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Elem School?
Fairview Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairview Elem School rank among public schools in Mt Prospect?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elem School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Mt Prospect, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mt Prospect on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Prospect Sd 57?
Besides Fairview Elem School, Mount Prospect Sd 57 also operates Lincoln Middle School (784 students), Lions Park Elem School (458 students), and Westbrook Early Learning Cntr (400 students). See the Mount Prospect Sd 57 district page for the complete list.