- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camden, AR
Fairview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050606000311
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Camden, AR.
School address
District: Camden Fairview School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 050606000311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Fairview Elementary School held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 050606000311 · Camden, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 14.9:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden Fairview High School (652 students)
Fairview Elementary School held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Fairview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camden Fairvie
Camden Fairview High School
652 students
- This school
Fairview Elementary School
523 students
- Camden Fairvie
Camden Fairview Middle School
421 students
- Ivory Intermed
Ivory Intermediate School
286 students
- Camden Fairvie 113
Camden Fairview Early Childhood Center
113 students
What this shows Fairview Elementary School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Elementary School compares
Fairview Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 68% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 59% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,812
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.1%
White 19.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Fairview Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Camden Fairview School Dist. reports $13,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Fairview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camden Fairview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ivory Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camden Fairview Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- 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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Elementary School
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camden, AR. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairview Elementary School?
99.5% of students at Fairview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Elementary School is African American at 67.1% of enrollment, in Camden, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Camden, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Camden on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden Fairview School Dist.?
Besides Fairview Elementary School, Camden Fairview School Dist. also operates Camden Fairview High School (652 students), Camden Fairview Middle School (421 students), and Ivory Intermediate School (286 students). See the Camden Fairview School Dist. district page for the complete list.