- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spencer, IA
Fairview Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192691002184
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Park Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Spencer · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Park Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Spencer, IA.
School address
District: Spencer Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192691002184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Fairview Park Elementary shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 192691002184 · Spencer, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 10.4:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Spencer High School (688 students)
Fairview Park Elementary shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Fairview Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spencer High S
Spencer High School
688 students
- Spencer Middle
Spencer Middle School
514 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
442 students
- This school 249
Fairview Park Elementary
249 students
- Johnson Elemen 201
Johnson Elementary
201 students
What this shows Fairview Park Elementary reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Park Elementary compares
Fairview Park Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▲ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 8% in Iowa - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Fairview Park Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Spencer Comm School District reports $12,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spencer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Spencer
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 (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Park Elementary
How many students attend Fairview Park Elementary?
Fairview Park Elementary has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spencer, IA. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Park Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 34% 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 Park Elementary?
42.5% of students at Fairview Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Park Elementary is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Spencer, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Park Elementary?
Fairview Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Park Elementary rank among public schools in Spencer?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Park Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Spencer, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spencer on the city page.
What other schools are in Spencer Comm School District?
Besides Fairview Park Elementary, Spencer Comm School District also operates Spencer High School (688 students), Spencer Middle School (514 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (442 students). See the Spencer Comm School District district page for the complete list.