- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashland, KY
Fairview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210180001889
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Ashland, KY.
School address
District: Fairview Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210180001889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Fairview Elementary School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 210180001889 · Ashland, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 12.3:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairview High School (257 students)
Fairview Elementary School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
How Fairview Elementary School compares
Fairview Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,732
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Fairview Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairview Independent reports $16,732 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview High School | 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
Similar other schools in Ashland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview High School
Standard public school
257 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy
Standard public school
230 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ashland Head Start
Standard public school
191 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus B
Alternative education program
24 students 12:1 students per teacher
Ashland Alternative School
Alternative education program
13 students
Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus a
Alternative education program
5 students 1.7:1 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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Elementary School
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashland, KY. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 22% 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?
56.3% of students at Fairview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Elementary School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Ashland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Ashland, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairview Independent?
Besides Fairview Elementary School, Fairview Independent also operates Fairview High School (257 students). See the Fairview Independent district page for the complete list.