- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, IN
Fairview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180951001556
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Richmond, IN.
School address
District: Richmond Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180951001556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Fairview Elementary School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 180951001556 · Richmond, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 11.3:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond High School (1,273 students)
Fairview Elementary School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Fairview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond High
Richmond High School
1,273 students
- Dennis Middle
Dennis Middle School
649 students
- Test Intermedi
Test Intermediate School
621 students
- Crestdale Elem 373
Crestdale Elementary School
373 students
- Charles Elemen 359
Charles Elementary School
359 students
- This school 259
Fairview Elementary School
259 students
What this shows Fairview Elementary School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Elementary School compares
Fairview Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 72% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.8%
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
$12,966
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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
22
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Fairview Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond Community Schools reports $12,966 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dennis Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Test Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Elementary 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
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crestdale Elementary School
Standard public school
373 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Charles Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Vaile Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Starr Elementary School
Standard public school
284 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Westview Elementary School
Standard public school
258 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Community Youth Services
Special-education school
61 students 6.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Elementary School
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, IN. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 29% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 28% 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?
85.1% 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 White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Richmond, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Richmond, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond Community Schools?
Besides Fairview Elementary School, Richmond Community Schools also operates Richmond High School (1,273 students), Dennis Middle School (649 students), and Test Intermediate School (621 students). See the Richmond Community Schools district page for the complete list.