- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Fairview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336000347
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 91.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary School ranks #6 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
145 on latest CCD 080336000347 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 10.4:1 · 91.7% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 125 schools in Denver. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fairview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 145
Fairview Elementary School
145 students
What this shows Fairview Elementary School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Elementary School compares
Fairview Elementary School vs Colorado and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.7% | ▲ 138% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 138% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 9% in Colorado - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
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
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Elementary School
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 37% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 34% 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 Elementary School?
91.7% of students at Fairview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Fairview Elementary School rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary School ranks #6 of 125 schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Fairview Elementary School, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.