- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grinnell, IA
Fairview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191320000791
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Grinnell · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Grinnell, IA.
School address
District: Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191320000791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Fairview Elementary School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 191320000791 · Grinnell, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 13.4:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Grinnell Community Senior High School (512 students)
Fairview Elementary School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Fairview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grinnell Commu
Grinnell Community Senior High School
512 students
- Grinnell Commu
Grinnell Community Middle School
420 students
- This school
Fairview Elementary School
242 students
- Davis Elementa
Davis Elementary School
213 students
- Bailey Park El 147
Bailey Park Elementary School
147 students
What this shows Fairview Elementary School reports 242 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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 + 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
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 5.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Fairview Elementary School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District reports $17,121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell Community Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grinnell Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bailey Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Elementary School
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grinnell, IA. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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?
26.3% of students at Fairview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Elementary School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Grinnell, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 public schools in Grinnell?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Grinnell, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grinnell on the city page.
What other schools are in Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District?
Besides Fairview Elementary School, Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District also operates Grinnell Community Senior High School (512 students), Grinnell Community Middle School (420 students), and Davis Elementary School (213 students). See the Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.