- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hoffman Estates, IL
Fairview Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173474003640
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Hoffman Estates · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 469
- 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 #5 of 7 elementary schools in Hoffman Estates, IL.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
NCES ID 173474003640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Fairview Elem School shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 173474003640 · Hoffman Estates, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Michael Collins Elem School (789 students)
Fairview Elem School shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 32.2 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
- Michael Collin
Michael Collins Elem School
789 students
- Robert Frost J
Robert Frost Jhs
737 students
- Margaret Mead
Margaret Mead Jhs
702 students
- Jane Addams Jh
Jane Addams Jhs
695 students
- Dwight D Eisen
Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs
662 students
- This school
Fairview Elem School
469 students
What this shows Fairview Elem School reports 469 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$20,497
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.1%
White 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Fairview Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schaumburg Ccsd 54 reports $20,497 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Collins Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Mead Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Hoffman Estates
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Frank C Whiteley Elem School
Standard public school
663 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elem School
Standard public school
504 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
John Muir Literacy Academy
Standard public school
498 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Neil Armstrong Elem School
Standard public school
498 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad
Standard public school
435 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Prairie School
Standard public school
348 students 11.6:1 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Elem School
How many students attend Fairview Elem School?
Fairview Elem School has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hoffman Estates, IL. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elem School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Asian at 46.1% of enrollment, in Hoffman Estates, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Elem School?
Fairview Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 elementary schools in Hoffman Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elem School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Hoffman Estates, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hoffman Estates on the city page.
What other schools are in Schaumburg Ccsd 54?
Besides Fairview Elem School, Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students), Robert Frost Jhs (737 students), and Margaret Mead Jhs (702 students). See the Schaumburg Ccsd 54 district page for the complete list.