- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Normal, IL
Fairview Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172862002999
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Elem School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Normal · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 280
- 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 #4 of 4 schools in Normal, IL.
School address
District: Mclean County Usd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 172862002999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Fairview Elem School shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 172862002999 · Normal, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Normal Community High School (2,079 students)
Fairview Elem School shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 18.5 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
- Normal Communi
Normal Community High School
2,079 students
- Normal Communi
Normal Community West High School
1,590 students
- Evans Junior H 778
Evans Junior High School
778 students
- Kingsley Jr Hi 730
Kingsley Jr High School
730 students
- Benjamin Elem 607
Benjamin Elem School
607 students
- This school 280
Fairview Elem School
280 students
What this shows Fairview Elem School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Elem School compares
Fairview Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$16,620
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
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
African American 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Fairview Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mclean County Usd 5 reports $16,620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Normal Community West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Elem School | Larger | 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
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Normal
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Elem School
How many students attend Fairview Elem School?
Fairview Elem School has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Normal, IL. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elem School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 40.7% of enrollment, in Normal, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Elem School?
Fairview Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 schools in Normal?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elem School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Normal, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Normal on the city page.
What other schools are in Mclean County Usd 5?
Besides Fairview Elem School, Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students), Normal Community West High School (1,590 students), and Evans Junior High School (778 students). See the Mclean County Usd 5 district page for the complete list.