Below Average
#883 of 1,036 schools in AR
Fairview Elementary School
Elementary School · Texarkana School District · Texarkana, AR
A Texarkana School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
801 E 16TH ST, Texarkana, AR 71854
- Math 28% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairview Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairview Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,401/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Texarkana), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,211
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Vera Kilpatrick Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| North Heights Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 240 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Texarkana School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairview Elementary School is listed in TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairview Elementary School
Fairview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Texarkana, AR, part of Texarkana School District, serving approximately 236 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #883 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairview Elementary School
What grades does Fairview Elementary School serve?
Fairview Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairview Elementary School rank in AR?
Fairview Elementary School ranks #883 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Fairview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fairview Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairview Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fairview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fairview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fairview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairview Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Fairview Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Miller County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (870) 774-9211
- Area population (ZIP 71854)
- 35,487
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71854; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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