Fairview Elementary

Summary:

Fairview Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sherman, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Sherman Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 792 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairview Elementary has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state and district averages. While the school outperformed the district in reading proficiency for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, as well as in 5th-grade science proficiency, it underperformed the district in mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. The school has also seen significant disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students, as well as English Language Learners and students with special needs, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools. In contrast, the school has performed better for White students and students of two or more races.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $11,848 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5, Fairview Elementary has not been able to consistently translate these resources into strong academic outcomes. The school's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools within the same district, such as Percy W. Neblett Elementary and Henry W. Sory Elementary, which have higher academic proficiency rates. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Fairview Elementary may be a significant factor contributing to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-5

 501 W Taylor St
       Sherman, TX  75090-2956


(903) 891-6580

District: Sherman Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2031st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,848 Help


Students who attend Fairview Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Piner Middle
High:    Sherman High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.4%
Hispanic:
18.4%
African American:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.2% Help


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Compare Details Fairview Elementary ranks better than 56.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Fairview Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Fairview Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.4%), Hispanic (18.4%), African American (17%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.2% 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 10.5, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairview Elementary is $11,848, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairview Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairview Elementary 2031st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Fairview Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sherman Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman Independent School District (Isd) 792nd of 968 Texas 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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.54 344th 3465 90.1%
2005 64.82 1272nd 3475 63.4%
2006 60.95 1477th 3476 57.5%
2007 75.75 714th 3724 80.8%
2008 59.63 1676th 3768 55.5%
2009 66.13 1358th 3884 65.0%
2010 58.42 1865th 3937 52.6%
2011 63.61 1596th 4095 61.0%
2012 49.36 2321st 4206 44.8%
2013 43.58 2666th 4221 36.8%
2014 51.01 2266th 4260 46.8%
2015 84.89 465th 4320 89.2%
2016 76.23 938th 4286 78.1%
2017 66.75 1164th 4329 73.1%
2018 53.81 1801st 4359 58.7%
2019 41.53 2592nd 4479 42.1%
2021 51.92 1944th 4578 57.5%
2022 33.57 3153rd 4581 31.2%
2023 44.05 2532nd 4647 45.5%
2024 52.01 2031st 4675 56.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.33 472nd 1046 54.9%
2019 41.58 694th 1112 37.6%
2021 44.95 531st 961 44.7%
2022 15.71 931st 1004 7.3%
2023 51.24 576th 1099 47.6%
2024 51.15 544th 1114 51.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.17 1372nd 3226 57.5%
2019 12.86 3255th 3333 2.3%
2021 56.69 1142nd 3446 66.9%
2022 20.82 3150th 3487 9.7%
2023 28.52 2845th 3556 20.0%
2024 45.46 1876th 3638 48.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.04 1641st 3558 53.9%
2019 51.48 1339th 3684 63.7%
2021 31.43 2695th 3799 29.1%
2022 23.02 3505th 3952 11.3%
2023 42.75 2098th 4086 48.7%
2024 32.97 3051st 4261 28.4%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.08 2036th 4264 52.3%
2019 33.80 3209th 4309 25.5%
2021 54.30 1736th 4451 61.0%
2022 34.83 3188th 4477 28.8%
2023 51.46 2084th 4521 53.9%
2024 56.94 1719th 4560 62.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.44 1319th 4306 69.4%
2019 45.04 2346th 4348 46.0%
2021 52.49 1888th 4499 58.0%
2022 35.53 3074th 4561 32.6%
2023 39.15 2837th 4588 38.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.52 1864th 3106 40.0%
2019 33.74 2576th 3184 19.1%
2021 78.41 441st 3006 85.3%
2022 37.87 2270th 2958 23.3%
2023 63.87 1242nd 2980 58.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.79 1574th 4240 62.9%
2019 39.21 2733rd 4295 36.4%
2021 36.78 2815th 4331 35.0%
2022 37.83 2957th 4461 33.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.75 2567th 4319 40.6%
2019 35.96 2918th 4357 33.0%
2021 51.67 1901st 4498 57.7%
2022 33.34 3183rd 4563 30.2%
2023 49.23 2205th 4585 51.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.87 1836th 2483 26.1%
2019 17.16 2369th 2515 5.8%
2021 20.06 2244th 2444 8.2%
2022 19.83 2205th 2421 8.9%
2023 31.66 1791st 2443 26.7%
2024 29.22 1896th 2421 21.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.30 2967th 4168 28.8%
2019 30.21 3276th 4188 21.8%
2021 56.21 1563rd 4329 63.9%
2022 49.71 2113th 4376 51.7%
2023 27.33 3518th 4401 20.1%
2024 51.32 2019th 4431 54.4%
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Rank History for White students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.94 1530th 3127 51.1%
2019 42.65 1922nd 3142 38.8%
2021 43.34 1800th 3082 41.6%
2022 32.83 2316th 3082 24.9%
2023 48.44 1686th 3106 45.7%
2024 51.76 1522nd 3078 50.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 4, 2012

Open Quote Fairview Elementary is an excellent school. The teachers and staff all help to create a warm and welcoming culture and environment for each student. They strive to meet the individual needs of all students by differentiating their instruction and small group interventions and support. I would not want my children to attend any other elementary school! Fairview Falcons SOAR! Close Quote



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 392 87 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1989 407 92 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 512
1990 385 94 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 491
1991 388 107 3 16 2 n/a n/a 0 516
1992 410 116 2 19 4 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 381 110 3 22 5 n/a n/a 0 521
1994 400 83 5 22 5 n/a n/a 0 515
1995 349 86 4 31 4 n/a n/a 0 474
1996 349 86 4 31 4 n/a n/a 0 474
1997 354 104 9 21 10 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 369 102 5 15 9 n/a n/a 0 500
1999 379 105 2 18 9 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 388 92 2 20 8 n/a n/a 0 510
2001 382 82 5 29 13 n/a n/a 0 511
2002 328 74 5 59 11 n/a n/a 0 477
2003 328 74 5 59 11 n/a n/a 0 477
2004 331 85 12 74 13 n/a n/a 0 515
2005 325 88 10 99 13 n/a n/a 0 535
2006 299 102 11 92 7 n/a n/a 0 511
2007 275 117 8 95 5 n/a n/a 0 500
2008 261 116 9 90 5 n/a n/a 0 481
2009 248 60 4 47 6 n/a n/a 0 365
2010 244 67 3 51 9 n/a n/a 0 374
2011 228 36 6 56 2 1 21 0 350
2012 236 49 6 49 6 0 30 0 376
2013 230 49 6 54 2 0 40 0 381
2014 237 38 6 64 2 0 25 0 372
2015 221 20 7 69 2 0 27 0 346
2016 228 35 7 83 2 0 28 0 383
2017 237 50 7 77 2 0 25 0 398
2018 237 55 12 86 2 0 26 0 418
2019 226 58 7 98 3 0 33 0 425
2020 228 65 7 89 8 0 34 0 431
2021 203 60 6 70 4 0 28 0 371
2022 157 50 6 56 5 0 28 0 302
2023 151 50 3 54 4 0 32 0 294

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 489 27.0 18.1 n/a
1989 512 n/a n/a n/a
1990 491 27.0 18.1 n/a
1991 516 26.9 19.1 n/a
1992 551 30.2 18.2 26.9
1993 521 30.0 17.4 33.2
1994 515 33.4 15.4 29.1
1995 474 32.8 14.5 23.8
1996 474 32.8 14.5 23.8
1997 498 34.9 14.3 32.1
1998 500 38.6 13.0 35.6
1999 513 39.9 12.9 43.3
2000 510 42.9 11.9 40.6
2001 511 39.3 13.0 42.5
2002 477 39.9 12.0 51.8
2003 477 39.9 12.0 51.8
2004 515 38.6 13.3 55
2005 535 38.1 14.0 58.7
2006 511 38.8 13.2 61.8
2007 500 39.7 12.6 62.2
2008 481 40.0 12.0 61.7
2009 365 31.0 11.8 52.9
2010 374 30.0 12.4 55.6
2011 350 31.0 11.2 52.9
2012 376 29.0 12.9 53.5
2013 381 29.0 13.1 52
2014 372 30.0 12.4 53
2015 346 30.0 11.5 49.4
2016 383 32.0 11.9 53.3
2017 398 33.0 12.0 59
2018 418 33.9 12.3 57.9
2019 425 35.0 12.1 59.8
2020 431 34.0 12.6 67.7
2021 371 31.6 11.7 70.4
2022 302 28.8 10.4 77.8
2023 294 28.0 10.5 75.2

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 489 27.0 18.1 n/a
1989 512 n/a n/a n/a
1990 491 27.0 18.1 n/a
1991 516 26.9 19.1 n/a
1992 551 30.2 18.2 26.9
1993 521 30.0 17.4 33.2
1994 515 33.4 15.4 29.1
1995 474 32.8 14.5 23.8
1996 474 32.8 14.5 23.8
1997 498 34.9 14.3 32.1
1998 500 38.6 13.0 35.6
1999 513 39.9 12.9 43.3
2000 510 42.9 11.9 40.6
2001 511 39.3 13.0 42.5
2002 477 39.9 12.0 51.8
2003 477 39.9 12.0 51.8
2004 515 38.6 13.3 55
2005 535 38.1 14.0 58.7
2006 511 38.8 13.2 61.8
2007 500 39.7 12.6 62.2
2008 481 40.0 12.0 61.7
2009 365 31.0 11.8 52.9
2010 374 30.0 12.4 55.6
2011 350 31.0 11.2 52.9
2012 376 29.0 12.9 53.5
2013 381 29.0 13.1 52
2014 372 30.0 12.4 53
2015 346 30.0 11.5 49.4
2016 383 32.0 11.9 53.3
2017 398 33.0 12.0 59
2018 418 33.9 12.3 57.9
2019 425 35.0 12.1 59.8
2020 431 34.0 12.6 67.7
2021 371 31.6 11.7 70.4
2022 302 28.8 10.4 77.8
2023 294 28.0 10.5 75.2

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 $1,029 (9.8%) $9,465 (90.2%) $10,494
2020 $1,180 (11.8%) $8,780 (88.2%) $9,960
2021 $1,273 (10.7%) $10,575 (89.3%) $11,848

Data source: Texas 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 2592nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2532nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Fairview Elementary)4243
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))3834
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairview Elementary)2232
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))3928
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Fairview Elementary)4441
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))3834
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairview Elementary)4328
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))4029
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students425294
 30.8%
African American5850
 13.8%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic9854
 44.9%
Pacific Islander00
White226151
 33.2%
Two or More Races3332
 3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.8%75.2%
 15.4%


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Students who attend Fairview Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Piner Middle
High : Sherman High School

Fairview Elementary ranks 2031st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Fairview Elementary are 51% White, 18% Hispanic, 17% African American, 11% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Fairview Elementary.


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