Fairview Elementary

Summary:

Fairview Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fairview, North Carolina, serving 659 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Buncombe County Schools district and has consistently maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance.

Fairview Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic achievements, consistently outperforming the Buncombe County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Fairview Elementary had significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science compared to the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly strong for female students, male students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting a focus on equity and inclusion. However, the school's relatively lower performance for special education and disabled students is an area that could be improved.

When compared to nearby schools in the Buncombe County Schools district, Fairview Elementary emerges as a clear academic leader. Schools like Black Mountain Primary, Black Mountain Elementary, and Estes Elementary have lower proficiency rates in core subjects, suggesting that Fairview Elementary provides a more rigorous and effective academic program. Additionally, Fairview Elementary's exceptional gifted and talented program, ranking in the top 9 out of 500 North Carolina elementary schools, is a notable strength that could be an attractive feature for families seeking a high-quality education for their children.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1355 Charlotte Hwy
       Fairview, NC  28730-8798


(828) 628-2732

District: Buncombe County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,427 Help


Students who attend Fairview Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cane Creek Middle
High:    Middle College
    Nesbitt Discovery Academy
    Reynolds High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  659

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.7% Help


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Compare Details Fairview Elementary ranks better than 85.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Buncombe County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary is 15.3, which is the highest among 23 elementary schools in the Buncombe County Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairview Elementary is $10,427. 18 elementary schools in the Buncombe County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairview Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairview Elementary 213th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Fairview Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Buncombe County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buncombe County Schools 107th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairview Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.08 146th 1276 88.6%
2007 75.86 241st 1293 81.4%
2008 79.20 197th 1324 85.1%
2009 83.01 152nd 1354 88.8%
2010 72.58 342nd 1363 74.9%
2011 74.00 325th 1381 76.5%
2012 74.20 313th 1388 77.4%
2013 67.33 408th 1403 70.9%
2014 64.42 473rd 1390 66.0%
2015 70.33 412th 1440 71.4%
2016 82.37 182nd 1425 87.2%
2017 79.98 227th 1429 84.1%
2018 78.99 239th 1434 83.3%
2019 70.48 395th 1473 73.2%
2021 81.38 224th 1489 85.0%
2022 87.83 132nd 1514 91.3%
2023 86.63 148th 1502 90.1%
2024 82.15 213th 1505 85.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.87 637th 801 20.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.01 358th 1332 73.1%
2019 66.91 361st 1361 73.5%
2021 87.61 76th 1329 94.3%
2022 88.84 61st 1366 95.5%
2023 83.98 107th 1437 92.6%
2024 71.89 289th 1450 80.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.32 252nd 1405 82.1%
2019 65.09 470th 1424 67.0%
2021 80.27 221st 1440 84.7%
2022 82.44 192nd 1458 86.8%
2023 82.75 175th 1459 88.0%
2024 76.46 266th 1455 81.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.69 300th 897 66.6%
2019 40.40 518th 878 41.0%
2021 67.26 117th 646 81.9%
2022 69.62 109th 634 82.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.65 24th 612 96.1%
2021 77.01 22nd 494 95.5%
2022 71.87 9th 500 98.2%
2024 68.58 141st 669 78.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.57 263rd 1413 81.4%
2019 73.67 307th 1430 78.5%
2021 78.53 258th 1444 82.1%
2022 88.98 107th 1464 92.7%
2023 86.49 134th 1461 90.8%
2024 84.24 171st 1464 88.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.23 93rd 851 89.1%
2024 62.50 294th 951 69.1%
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Rank History for White students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.39 402nd 1178 65.9%
2019 52.38 572nd 1183 51.6%
2021 64.09 391st 1172 66.6%
2022 75.00 256th 1194 78.6%
2023 73.15 280th 1183 76.3%
2024 65.59 372nd 1166 68.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Fairview Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 627 13 3 5 2 n/a n/a -5 645
1989 628 15 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 657
1990 675 16 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 701
1991 589 17 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 616
1992 579 14 2 5 4 n/a n/a 0 604
1993 627 13 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 653
1994 691 19 6 5 4 n/a n/a 12 737
1995 751 25 3 6 8 n/a n/a 0 793
1996 751 25 3 6 8 n/a n/a 0 793
1997 770 18 2 5 6 n/a n/a 0 801
1998 763 14 2 7 6 n/a n/a 0 792
1999 790 18 2 5 4 n/a n/a 0 819
2000 788 17 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 816
2001 773 21 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 806
2002 782 24 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 820
2003 782 24 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 820
2004 729 27 6 14 3 n/a n/a 0 779
2005 722 31 5 14 3 n/a n/a 0 775
2006 730 34 11 20 5 n/a n/a 0 800
2007 722 7 11 26 7 n/a n/a 26 799
2008 711 7 11 20 6 n/a n/a 27 782
2009 712 36 10 17 6 n/a n/a 0 781
2010 689 45 10 21 4 n/a n/a 0 769
2011 635 17 12 38 3 0 33 0 738
2012 643 21 6 37 5 0 31 0 743
2013 654 15 8 41 3 0 25 0 746
2014 627 25 7 46 4 0 32 0 741
2015 597 30 7 46 6 0 11 0 697
2016 594 21 5 37 3 1 9 0 670
2017 601 17 5 42 4 2 9 0 680
2018 636 15 7 54 3 2 23 0 740
2019 621 12 5 55 5 2 21 0 721
2020 604 7 3 52 4 2 38 0 710
2021 573 6 3 45 2 4 23 0 656
2022 543 7 3 48 2 2 24 0 629
2023 573 6 3 50 2 0 25 0 659

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 Fairview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 645 27.0 23.8 14.3
1989 657 31.0 21.1 23.9
1990 701 32.0 21.9 26.7
1991 616 35.0 17.6 30.4
1992 604 35.0 17.2 14.2
1993 653 36.0 18.1 15.6
1994 737 39.0 18.9 17.4
1995 793 45.0 17.6 33.5
1996 793 45.0 17.6 33.5
1997 801 44.0 18.2 19.9
1998 792 44.0 18.0 18.8
1999 819 44.0 18.6 25.8
2000 816 50.0 16.3 30.6
2001 806 50.0 16.1 28.8
2002 820 50.0 16.4 34
2003 820 50.0 16.4 34
2004 779 50.0 15.6 33.8
2005 775 50.0 15.5 34.1
2006 800 50.0 16.0 34.1
2007 799 n/a n/a 35.2
2008 782 47.6 16.4 33.4
2009 781 49.0 15.9 36.7
2010 769 46.7 16.4 38.9
2011 738 47.0 15.6 44.3
2012 743 48.1 15.4 48
2013 746 47.3 15.7 46.6
2014 741 46.6 15.8 45.5
2015 697 45.0 15.4 46.5
2016 670 43.0 15.5 43.7
2017 680 43.2 15.7 43.2
2018 740 44.2 16.7 37
2019 721 46.5 15.4 42.6
2020 710 43.6 16.2 38
2021 656 45.1 14.5 31.7
2022 629 44.3 14.1 32.1
2023 659 43.0 15.3 40.7

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 Fairview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 645 27.0 23.8 14.3
1989 657 31.0 21.1 23.9
1990 701 32.0 21.9 26.7
1991 616 35.0 17.6 30.4
1992 604 35.0 17.2 14.2
1993 653 36.0 18.1 15.6
1994 737 39.0 18.9 17.4
1995 793 45.0 17.6 33.5
1996 793 45.0 17.6 33.5
1997 801 44.0 18.2 19.9
1998 792 44.0 18.0 18.8
1999 819 44.0 18.6 25.8
2000 816 50.0 16.3 30.6
2001 806 50.0 16.1 28.8
2002 820 50.0 16.4 34
2003 820 50.0 16.4 34
2004 779 50.0 15.6 33.8
2005 775 50.0 15.5 34.1
2006 800 50.0 16.0 34.1
2007 799 n/a n/a 35.2
2008 782 47.6 16.4 33.4
2009 781 49.0 15.9 36.7
2010 769 46.7 16.4 38.9
2011 738 47.0 15.6 44.3
2012 743 48.1 15.4 48
2013 746 47.3 15.7 46.6
2014 741 46.6 15.8 45.5
2015 697 45.0 15.4 46.5
2016 670 43.0 15.5 43.7
2017 680 43.2 15.7 43.2
2018 740 44.2 16.7 37
2019 721 46.5 15.4 42.6
2020 710 43.6 16.2 38
2021 656 45.1 14.5 31.7
2022 629 44.3 14.1 32.1
2023 659 43.0 15.3 40.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairview Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,254 (12.0%) $9,173 (88.0%) $10,427

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairview Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 395th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 148th of 1502 Elementary schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairview Elementary)67.373.1
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Buncombe County Schools)63.458.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Fairview Elementary)63.667.7
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Buncombe County Schools)55.749.3
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairview Elementary)67.373.3
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Buncombe County Schools)59.658
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Fairview Elementary)6070.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Buncombe County Schools)60.257.2
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairview Elementary)68.880.2
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Buncombe County Schools)60.754.6
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Fairview Elementary)66.466.4
   5th Grade Reading (Buncombe County Schools)54.646.5
 8.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Fairview Elementary)85.690.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Buncombe County Schools)70.763.8
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students721659
 8.6%
African American126
 50%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic5550
 9.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White621573
 7.7%
Two or More Races2125
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%40.7%
 1.9%


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Students who attend Fairview Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cane Creek Middle
High : Middle College
High : Nesbitt Discovery Academy
High : Reynolds High

Fairview Elementary ranks 213th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 659 students attended Fairview Elementary.

Students at Fairview Elementary are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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