- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jennings, MO
Fairview Primary
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291629000766
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Primary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Jennings · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Primary has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Primary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jennings, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Fairview Primary grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+17.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 291629000766 · Jennings, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 18.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennings High (666 students)
Fairview Primary grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+17.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fairview Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jennings High
Jennings High
666 students
- Northview Elem
Northview Elem.
540 students
- Rose Johnson J
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High
310 students
- This school
Fairview Primary
284 students
- Woodland Elem. 197
Woodland Elem.
197 students
- Kenneth C. Han 138
Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem.
138 students
What this shows Fairview Primary reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Primary compares
Fairview Primary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 48% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 96% in Missouri - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$12,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
White 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Fairview Primary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Jennings reports $12,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Primary
How many students attend Fairview Primary?
Fairview Primary has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jennings, MO. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Primary is 18.9:1, which is 48% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairview Primary?
100.0% of students at Fairview Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Primary?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Primary is African American at 91.5% of enrollment, in Jennings, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Primary?
Fairview Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Primary rank among schools in Jennings?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Primary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jennings, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jennings on the city page.
What other schools are in Jennings?
Besides Fairview Primary, Jennings also operates Jennings High (666 students), Northview Elem. (540 students), and Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High (310 students). See the Jennings district page for the complete list.