Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Fairview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fairview Elementary School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
279 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#131 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
19%
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Black
51%
30%
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White
27%
42%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Fairview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Fairview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/16000/16419/fairview-elementary-school-chart-bkiabjC.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairview Elementary School's ranking?
Fairview Elementary School is ranked #131 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Fairview Elementary School often compared to?
Fairview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Dover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
279 students attend Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fairview Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairview Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?
Fairview Elementary School is part of Capital School District.
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