- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairview, PA
Fairview Ms
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420957002032
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Ms earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Fairview · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Ms has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Ms ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fairview, PA.
School address
District: Fairview Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420957002032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Fairview Ms held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.3 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 420957002032 · Fairview, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 16.7:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairview El Sch (707 students)
Fairview Ms held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.3 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Fairview Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairview El Sc
Fairview El Sch
707 students
- This school
Fairview Ms
633 students
- Fairview Hs
Fairview Hs
593 students
What this shows Fairview Ms reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Ms compares
Fairview Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 58% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Asian 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Fairview Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairview Sd reports $13,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairview
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Ms
How many students attend Fairview Ms?
Fairview Ms has 633 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairview, PA. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Ms is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairview Ms?
24.3% of students at Fairview Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Ms?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Ms is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Fairview, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Ms?
Fairview Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Ms rank among public schools in Fairview?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Ms ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fairview, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairview on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairview Sd?
Besides Fairview Ms, Fairview Sd also operates Fairview El Sch (707 students) and Fairview Hs (593 students). See the Fairview Sd district page for the complete list.