North Fairview

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North Fairview ranks 209 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Fairview is an elementary school in Topeka, Kansas, serving 305 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Seaman School District, which is ranked 104 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Fairview consistently outperforms the Seaman district and the state of Kansas in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, North Fairview had 41.97% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 35.53% for the Seaman district and 33.55% for the state. In Mathematics, North Fairview had 49.99% proficient or better, compared to 34.02% for the Seaman district and 31.6% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as male students, female students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who have all ranked in the top 25% of Kansas elementary schools in recent years.

While North Fairview is a high-performing school, there are a few areas where it could potentially improve. The school's performance for special education students has been relatively lower, and its 5th-grade ELA performance has been slightly lower than other grade levels. However, the school's consistent high ranking, with a high of 17 out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in the 2012-2013 school year, and its ability to support economically disadvantaged students make it a model for other schools to emulate. When compared to nearby schools, such as Jefferson West Elementary School and Elmont Elementary, which also perform well, North Fairview stands out as a true standout in the Seaman School District.

Detail:

Public K-6

1941 NE 39th
Topeka, KS 66617

(785) 286-8500

District: Seaman

SchoolDigger Rank:
209^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,492

Students who attend North Fairview usually attend:

Middle:	Seaman Middle School
High:	Seaman High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 305

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.6%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Fairview ranks better than 68% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Seaman School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details North Fairview has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Seaman School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.6%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Fairview is 14.3. 2 elementary schools in the Seaman School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Fairview employs 21.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Fairview is $8,492. 3 elementary schools in the Seaman School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Fairview:

SchoolDigger ranks North Fairview 209^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See North Fairview in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Seaman:

SchoolDigger ranks Seaman 104^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Fairview

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Rank History for all students at North Fairview

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2010	78.65	68^th	630	89.2%
2011	74.94	102^nd	631	83.8%
2012	79.05	36^th	660	94.5%
2013	84.24	17^th	668	97.5%
2015	68.59	178^th	678	73.7%
2016	78.22	112^th	656	82.9%
2017	65.03	213^th	659	67.7%
2018	76.52	118^th	656	82.0%
2019	77.44	111^th	667	83.4%
2021	74.36	138^th	670	79.4%
2022	80.06	95^th	668	85.8%
2023	71.26	151^st	660	77.1%
2024	63.01	209^th	653	68.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Fairview

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.35	177^th	296	40.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Fairview

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	88.78	13^th	512	97.5%
2019	76.39	46^th	509	91.0%
2021	74.53	60^th	494	87.9%
2022	88.10	22^nd	512	95.7%
2023	69.35	112^th	541	79.3%
2024	71.82	91^st	546	83.3%

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Rank History for Female students at North Fairview

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	79.91	84^th	574	85.4%
2019	72.48	131^st	591	77.8%
2021	65.21	177^th	591	70.1%

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Rank History for Male students at North Fairview

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	69.64	143^rd	575	75.1%
2019	75.96	108^th	586	81.6%
2021	78.83	94^th	605	84.5%

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Rank History for White students at North Fairview

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	70.67	138^th	574	76.0%
2019	73.95	113^th	592	80.9%
2021	71.52	122^nd	587	79.2%
2022	77.32	95^th	596	84.1%
2023	63.69	180^th	584	69.2%
2024	55.90	241^st	579	58.4%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Fairview

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	267	3	3	20	1	0	11	305
2011	288	0	4	22	1	0	8	323
2012	267	0	4	27	1	0	9	308
2013	274	3	5	35	0	0	15	332
2014	260	7	5	28	0	0	14	314
2015	256	8	5	30	0	0	18	317
2016	257	2	3	26	0	0	26	314
2017	289	3	3	24	0	0	30	349
2018	269	6	3	18	0	0	20	316
2019	274	6	3	16	0	1	17	317
2020	288	10	2	10	1	0	18	329
2021	249	8	3	11	2	0	18	291
2022	256	5	2	17	6	0	17	303
2023	255	5	2	21	6	0	16	305

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Fairview

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	305	19.0	16.0	27.9
2011	323	20.0	16.1	23.5
2012	308	19.3	15.9	23.4
2013	332	20.0	16.6	29.2
2014	314	19.0	16.5	30.6
2015	317	21.0	15.0	33.4
2016	314	20.0	15.7	29.3
2017	349	20.5	17.0	28.4
2018	316	18.5	17.0	30.4
2019	317	19.0	16.6	23.7
2020	329	19.3	17.0	21
2021	291	15.7	18.4	22
2022	303	17.7	17.0	23.1
2023	305	21.3	14.3	32.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Fairview

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	305	19.0	16.0	27.9
2011	323	20.0	16.1	23.5
2012	308	19.3	15.9	23.4
2013	332	20.0	16.6	29.2
2014	314	19.0	16.5	30.6
2015	317	21.0	15.0	33.4
2016	314	20.0	15.7	29.3
2017	349	20.5	17.0	28.4
2018	316	18.5	17.0	30.4
2019	317	19.0	16.6	23.7
2020	329	19.3	17.0	21
2021	291	15.7	18.4	22
2022	303	17.7	17.0	23.1
2023	305	21.3	14.3	32.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Fairview

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$430 (5.1%)	$8,062 (94.9%)	$8,492

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Fairview

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 111^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 151^st of 660 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Fairview)	38.3	44.2	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seaman)	33.9	35.7	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Fairview)	55.3	51.2	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seaman)	46	46.8	0.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Fairview)	64.4	50	14.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seaman)	54.7	45.4	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Fairview)	57.8	52.6	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seaman)	47.6	39	8.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Fairview)	52.4	40.9	11.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seaman)	45.6	43.4	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Fairview)	54.8	31.8	22.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seaman)	38.7	35.3	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (North Fairview)	59.5	54.5	5%
5th Grade Science (Seaman)	46	48.3	2.3%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Fairview)	55.1	65	9.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Seaman)	50.5	46.1	4.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Fairview)	60	77.5	17.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Seaman)	47.8	43.8	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	317	305	3.8%
African American	6	5	16.7%
American Indian	0	6
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	16	21	31.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	274	255	6.9%
Two or More Races	17	16	5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.7%	32.1%	8.5%

Schools Near North Fairview

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Fairview	Public	K-6	1941 NE 39th	Topeka	66617	Shawnee County	Seaman	No	No	No	No	(785) 286-8500	305	21	14.3	32.1%	255 (83.6%)	5 (1.6%)	21 (6.9%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.2%)	63	209^th of 653 public elementary schools	68.0%		71.3	151^st of 660 public elementary schools	77.1%	58	40.5	60.5	28.9	36.4	42.0	56.8	53.5	36.8	52.3	50.0	44.7	44.7	$8,492	$430	$8,062
Northern Hills Elementary	Public	K-6	5620 NW Topeka Blvd	Topeka	66617	Shawnee County	Seaman	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 286-2992	387	31	12.5	42.1%	299 (77.3%)	17 (4.4%)	37 (9.6%)	6 (1.6%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.7%)	45.2	372^nd of 653 public elementary schools	43.0%		41.6	395^th of 660 public elementary schools	40.2%	23	38.8	46.4	31.5	36.8	38.4	41.8	37.5	18.5	29.4	32.2	44.4	44.4	$8,776	$703	$8,073
Quincy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 NE Quincy St	Topeka	66608	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 235-7420	164	16	10.0	95.1%	88 (53.7%)	16 (9.8%)	42 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.5%)	9.2	617^th of 653 public elementary schools	5.5%		24.9	526^th of 660 public elementary schools	20.3%	91	9.1	28.1	6.1		14.9	21.7	15.2	9.1		14.6	9.1	9.1	$17,027	$2,801	$14,226
Logan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1124 NW Lyman Rd	Topeka	66608	Shawnee County	Seaman	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 575-8700	624	34	18.2	61.4%	442 (70.8%)	53 (8.5%)	77 (12.3%)	3 (0.5%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.9%)	35.6	444^th of 653 public elementary schools	32.0%		30.8	487^th of 660 public elementary schools	26.2%	43	25.0	35.7	26.8	25.0	28.6	47.9	28.6	38.2	11.7	30.5	46.3	46.3	$12,005	$861	$11,145
State Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 NE Sumner St	Topeka	66616	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 235-7280	456	34	13.2	88.6%	150 (32.9%)	31 (6.8%)	217 (47.6%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (10.5%)	23.5	526^th of 653 public elementary schools	19.4%		21.9	543^rd of 660 public elementary schools	17.7%	17	31.0	22.5	26.7		26.5	35.6	16.9	25.3		25.4	26.7	26.7	$13,178	$2,250	$10,927
Tecumseh North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	314 SE Stanton Road	Tecumseh	66542	Shawnee County	Shawnee Heights	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 379-5910	470	32	14.6	53.4%	272 (57.9%)	28 (6.0%)	112 (23.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (11.9%)	54.3	287^th of 653 public elementary schools	56.0%		41.6	394^th of 660 public elementary schools	40.3%	107	35.0	40.3	47.3	38.7	40.1	51.7	22.6	32.7	47.3	39.0	49.1	49.1	$10,273	$667	$9,606
Scott Dual Language Magnet	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	401 SE Market St	Topeka	66607	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(785) 235-7480	391	32	12.0	87.2%	33 (8.4%)	9 (2.3%)	335 (85.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	22.5	532^nd of 653 public elementary schools	18.5%		20.4	548^th of 660 public elementary schools	17.0%	16	11.3	18.8	38.8		23.3	4.8	7.6	28.6		14.1	40.8	40.8	$11,725	$2,554	$9,171
Meadows Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	201 SW Clay St	Topeka	66606	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(785) 235-7150	417	33	12.5	85.4%	176 (42.2%)	75 (18.0%)	116 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (11.3%)	29.9	479^th of 653 public elementary schools	26.6%		36.7	434^th of 660 public elementary schools	34.2%	45	20.9	28.8	33.8		27.8	24.2	28.4	30.3		27.6	40.9	40.9	$13,280	$2,620	$10,660
Jefferson West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	301 Main Street	Meriden	66512	Jefferson County	Jefferson West	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 484-2455	307	18	17.0	30.9%	259 (84.4%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.2%)	85.4	74^th of 653 public elementary schools	88.7%		78	114^th of 660 public elementary schools	82.7%	40	48.1	69.8			59.8	72.2	59.7			65.5			$11,695	$437	$11,258
Elmont Elementary	Public	K-6	6432 NW Elmont Rd	Topeka	66618	Shawnee County	Seaman	No	No	No	No	(785) 286-8450	324	21	15.3	23.8%	272 (84.0%)	5 (1.5%)	29 (9.0%)	5 (1.5%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	88.9	51^st of 653 public elementary schools	92.2%		81.6	93^rd of 660 public elementary schools	85.9%	42	52.1	60.5	54.7	51.9	54.6	72.9	60.5	62.3	65.4	65.3	83.0	83.0	$8,802	$627	$8,175

Frequently Asked Questions about North Fairview

Is North Fairview a good school?

North Fairview ranks 209^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of North Fairview attend?

Students who attend North Fairview usually go on to attend:

Middle : Seaman Middle School
High : Seaman High

How many students attend North Fairview?

In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended North Fairview.

What district is North Fairview in?

Seaman

What is the racial makeup of North Fairview?

Students at North Fairview are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% African American.

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