- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galax, VA
Fairview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510169000693
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Galax · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Galax, VA.
School address
District: Grayson County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510169000693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Fairview Elementary shrank from 155 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510169000693 · Galax, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 9.7:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Grayson County High (461 students)
Fairview Elementary shrank from 155 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Fairview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grayson County
Grayson County High
461 students
- Independence E
Independence Elementary
287 students
- Independence M
Independence Middle
280 students
- Fries Elementa
Fries Elementary
231 students
- Grayson Highla 156
Grayson Highlands
156 students
- This school 146
Fairview Elementary
146 students
What this shows Fairview Elementary reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Elementary compares
Fairview Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 4% in Virginia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Fairview Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grayson County Public Schools reports $16,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fries Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayson Highlands | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Galax
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Elementary
How many students attend Fairview Elementary?
Fairview Elementary has 146 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galax, VA. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary is 9.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 38% 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?
87.7% of students at Fairview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Elementary is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Galax, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Elementary?
Fairview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairview Elementary rank among schools in Galax?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Galax, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Galax on the city page.
What other schools are in Grayson County Public Schools?
Besides Fairview Elementary, Grayson County Public Schools also operates Grayson County High (461 students), Independence Elementary (287 students), and Independence Middle (280 students). See the Grayson County Public Schools district page for the complete list.