Below Average

#2239 of 2,648 schools in NC

Based on limited data

Fairview Elementary

Elementary School · Nash County Public Schools · Rocky Mount, NC

A Nash County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.

720 N Fairview Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27801

14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 19 schools in Rocky Mount.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Student Progress—Not Available

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Academics4.4Below Average55%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on 19 schools in Rocky Mount

Resources & Environment4.4Below Average45%

Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1

District spending per student$12,350

Chronic Absenteeism48.3%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fairview 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 49Car-Dependent
Transit 21Minimal Transit
Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
City Safety: High4,793/100K

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rocky Mount), 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

$41,696

Median home value

$108,600

Median rent

$850/mo

College educated

15.3%

Homeownership

46%

Poverty rate

28.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Baskerville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified	1.6	K–5	0.9 mi	321	Compare →
Chosen Generation Childcare CenterPrivate · tuition	Not rated	PK–7	1.3 mi	26	Compare →
Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition	7.4private	K–8	1.4 mi	114	Compare →
Bailey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified	6.8	PK–5	Not available	569	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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Nash County Public Schools

Schools in district: 28
Rank in district: #19 of 27
District spending per student: $12,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate: 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fairview Elementary is listed in Nash County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fairview Elementary

Fairview Elementary is a public elementary school in Rocky Mount, NC, part of Nash County Public Schools, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,239 of 2,648 schools in NC. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fairview Elementary

What grades does Fairview Elementary serve?

Fairview Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend Fairview Elementary?

Fairview Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fairview Elementary rank in NC?

Fairview Elementary ranks #2,239 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Fairview Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairview 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.

Is Fairview Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Fairview Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

98.8% of students at Fairview 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: Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment: 259
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 18
Type: regular
Setting: Small City
County: Edgecombe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 48.3%
Phone: (252) 462-2005
Area population (ZIP 27801): 19,489
Area average commute: 23.6 min
Area median age: 35.3

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗

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.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 27801; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24 U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates MySchoolScout Rankings Full details →