- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plymouth, WI
Fairview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551194001559
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Plymouth, WI.
School address
District: Plymouth Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551194001559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Fairview Elementary shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 551194001559 · Plymouth, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 13.3:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Plymouth High (735 students)
Fairview Elementary shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Fairview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High
735 students
- Riverview Midd
Riverview Middle
555 students
- Parkview Eleme 252
Parkview Elementary
252 students
- Horizon Elemen 245
Horizon Elementary
245 students
- This school 213
Fairview Elementary
213 students
What this shows Fairview Elementary reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Elementary compares
Fairview Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Fairview Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plymouth Joint School District reports $12,891 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | 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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Plymouth
2 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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Elementary
How many students attend Fairview Elementary?
Fairview Elementary has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plymouth, WI. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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?
33.3% of students at Fairview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Elementary is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Plymouth, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Elementary?
Fairview Elementary 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 rank among schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Plymouth, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth Joint School District?
Besides Fairview Elementary, Plymouth Joint School District also operates Plymouth High (735 students), Riverview Middle (555 students), and Parkview Elementary (252 students). See the Plymouth Joint School District district page for the complete list.