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#629 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 28% in state

Fairview Primary

Elementary School · Jennings · Jennings, MO

A Jennings elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7047 EMMA, Jennings, MO 63136

  • Math 50% vs MO 47% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2024 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+25.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$12,748
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Fairview Primary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 MAP)
School
State
47%(2024 MAP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 16 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
45%
2025
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Fairview Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$40,388

Median home value

$77,300

Median rent

$1,029/mo

College educated

11.5%

Homeownership

45.5%

Poverty rate

27.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Herzog Elem.Enrollment path unverified3.6PK–60.9 mi216Compare →
Woodland Elem.Enrollment path unverified3.2PK–30.9 mi247Compare →
Barack Obama Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.21–81.4 mi316Compare →
Jefferson Elem.Enrollment path unverified4.51–81.4 mi323Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jennings

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$12,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
35.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fairview Primary is listed in JENNINGS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fairview Primary

Fairview Primary is a public elementary school in Jennings, MO, part of Jennings, serving approximately 314 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #629 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fairview Primary

What grades does Fairview Primary serve?

Fairview Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Fairview Primary?

Fairview Primary has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Primary?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Primary is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fairview Primary rank in MO?

Fairview Primary ranks #629 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Fairview Primary's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairview Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Primary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairview Primary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fairview Primary a charter school?

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

Is Fairview Primary a Title I school?

No, Fairview Primary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairview Primary?

100.0% of students at Fairview Primary 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
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
Area population (ZIP 63136)
41,314
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
35.7
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 MAP. 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 MAP · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments / 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 63136; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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