- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080723001235
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools.
- #75 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary School ranks #75 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
District: Westminster Public Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080723001235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Fairview Elementary School grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 080723001235 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 19.9:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High School (2,010 students)
Fairview Elementary School grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. 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
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High School
2,010 students
- Josephine Hodg 597
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
597 students
- Orchard Park A 531
Orchard Park Academy
531 students
- Sunset Ridge E 449
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
449 students
- Colorado Sport 425
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
425 students
- This school 397
Fairview Elementary School
397 students
What this shows Fairview Elementary School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Elementary School compares
Fairview Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 80% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Colorado - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$17,815
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
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.4%
White 8.3%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Fairview Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster Public Schools reports $17,815 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Elementary School
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairview Elementary School?
69.4% of students at Fairview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary School ranks #75 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 Westminster Public Schools?
Besides Fairview Elementary School, Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students), Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students), and Orchard Park Academy (531 students). See the Westminster Public Schools district page for the complete list.