Enrollment
428
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Logansport, IN
Fairview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180603001055
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Logansport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Logansport, IN.
School address
District: Logansport Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180603001055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairview Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairview Elementary School
Fairview Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Logansport, Indiana, enrolling 428 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 428 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 350 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #197.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Logansport's public schools, it stands alongside Landis Elementary School (819 students): Fairview Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 17.1:1).
Logansport Community Sch Corp also operates Logansport Community High School (1,148 students) and Landis Elementary School (819 students) alongside Fairview Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairview Elementary School compares
Fairview Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 47% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Indiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$11,259
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
White 37.9%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Fairview Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Logansport Community Sch Corp, which includes Fairview Elementary School.
$11,259
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 67.0%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fairview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logansport Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Landis Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia 6th Grade Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logansport Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Logansport
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Landis Elementary School
Standard public school
819 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Logansport Junior/Senior High Alternative School
Alternative education program
244 students 81.3:1 students per teacher
Logansport Juvenile Correctional
Standard public school
105 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fairview Elementary School
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Logansport, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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?
72.6% of students at Fairview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Logansport, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairview Elementary School rank among schools in Logansport?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Logansport, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Logansport on the city page.
Is Fairview Elementary School a good school?
Fairview Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Logansport Community Sch Corp?
Besides Fairview Elementary School, Logansport Community Sch Corp also operates Logansport Community High School (1,148 students), Landis Elementary School (819 students), and Columbia 6th Grade Academy (654 students). See the Logansport Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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