Fairview Elementary School serves 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
6%

Hispanic
11%
28%

Black
15%
16%

White
60%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
438 students attend Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Fairview Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairview Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?
Fairview Elementary School is part of Darien School District 61.
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