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Fairview Elem School

Elementary School · Mount Prospect SD 57

300 N Fairview Ave Fairview Elementary School, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

Enrollment

465

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

6.2

Grades

2nd – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#1,922 of 3,813

In Mt. Prospect

#4 of 6

public schools

In district

#3 of 4

Mount Prospect SD 57

School environment

8.1 / 10

Excellent

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Fairview Elem School

6.2/10

Elementary School in Mt. Prospect · grades 2nd – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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9.1/10

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About Fairview Elem School

Fairview Elem School is a public elementary school in Mt. Prospect, IL, part of Mount Prospect SD 57. Fairview Elem School serves approximately 465 students, and covers grades 2nd-5th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

Fairview Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,922 of 3,813 schools in IL. Structured state assessment records for Fairview Elem School show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 6.3
  • IL avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$16,542
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Fairview Elem School — Students at Fairview Elem School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 63.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 62.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2022
ELA
36%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.3/10.

How Fairview Elem School Compares

See how Fairview Elem School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
50th percentile in IL
Academic
6.3/10
Average
Growth
5.3/10
Average
Environment
8.1/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
35 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
12.0%

Location

300 N Fairview Ave Fairview Elementary School, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Fairview Elem School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Betsy Ross Elem School (rated 8.4/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Prospect Heights), which scores notably higher. Another option is Windsor Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Arlington Heights), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Euclid Elem School (rated 7.5/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Mount Prospect), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mt. Prospect, see our Mt. Prospect schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Prospect High School Mt. Prospect 0.4 mi 9.1
Lincoln Middle School Mount Prospect 0.9 mi 6.5
ST RAYMOND SCHOOL Mount Prospect 0.9 mi 5.9
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr Mt. Prospect 0.8 mi 5.7
ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Mount Prospect 0.9 mi 5.9
Lions Park Elem School Mt. Prospect 1.4 mi 7.1
Windsor Elementary School Arlington Heights 1.3 mi 7.8
FLOWER GARDEN NURSERY SCHOOL & DAYCARE CENTER Arlington Heights 1.6 mi
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School Prospect Heights 1.6 mi 5.3
Dryden Elem School Arlington Heights 1.3 mi 7.1
Euclid Elem School Mount Prospect 1.5 mi 7.5
Forest View Elem School Mount Prospect 1.6 mi 6.4
The Early Learning Center Mt. Prospect 1.7 mi 6.1
Holmes Jr High School Mount Prospect 1.8 mi 6.3
Robert Frost Elem School Mount Prospect 2.1 mi 5.1
ST VIATOR HIGH SCHOOL Arlington Heights 1.9 mi 5.1
Brentwood Elem School Des Plaines 2.1 mi 5.1
John Hersey High School Arlington Heights 2.3 mi 9.3
Betsy Ross Elem School Prospect Heights 2.4 mi 8.4
Anne Sullivan Elem School Prospect Heights 2.5 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60056 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$104,168

Median Home Value

$376,300

Median Rent

$1,456/mo

Population

55,989

College Educated

48.7%

Homeownership

70%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Median Age

41.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fairview Elem School

What grades does Fairview Elem School serve?

Fairview Elem School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Fairview Elem School?

Fairview Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elem School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fairview Elem School rank in IL?

Fairview Elem School ranks #1,922 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Fairview Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairview Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairview Elem School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fairview Elem School a charter school?

No, Fairview Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fairview Elem School a Title I school?

No, Fairview Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
49 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
25 Some Transit
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
465
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%

District

Mount Prospect SD 57
District Enrollment
2,124
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,542
District Rank
#3 of 4

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