Enrollment
271
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairview Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairview Elementary School
Fairview Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ashland, Kentucky, enrolling 271 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 271 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 217 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ashland's public schools, it stands alongside Fairview High School (257 students): Fairview Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 10.3:1).
Its district, Fairview Independent, also runs Fairview High School (257 students).
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 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,751
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairview Independent, which includes Fairview Elementary School.
$13,751
Per student
+4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 55.5%
Federal 25.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~271 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fairview Elementary School a good school?
Fairview Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky 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 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.
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