Below Average
#1098 of 1,280 schools in IA
Fairview Park Elementary
Elementary School · Spencer Comm School District · Spencer, IA
A Spencer Comm School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 200 1508 5th Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301
- Math 82% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairview Park Elementary score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 65% in 2021, across a 10-year record (2012–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Fairview Park Elementary 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,052/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spencer), 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
$61,175
Median home value
$180,400
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Spencer Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairview Park Elementary is listed in Spencer Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairview Park Elementary
Fairview Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Spencer, IA, part of Spencer Comm School District, serving approximately 262 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,098 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairview Park Elementary
What grades does Fairview Park Elementary serve?
Fairview Park Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Fairview Park Elementary?
Fairview Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Park Elementary is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairview Park Elementary rank in IA?
Fairview Park Elementary ranks #1,098 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Fairview Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairview Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairview Park Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Fairview Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Fairview Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairview Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fairview Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairview Park Elementary?
43.9% of students at Fairview Park Elementary 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (712) 262-4842
- Area population (ZIP 51301)
- 12,402
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 51301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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