Fairview Elementary School serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fairview Elementary School's student population of 259 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fairview Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
90%
25%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
259 students attend Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fairview Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairview Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?
Fairview Elementary School is part of Nash County School District.
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