Excellent
#567 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 16% in state
Fairview Elementary School
Elementary School · Central Local · Sherwood, OH
A Central Local elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14060 Blosser Rd, Sherwood, OH 43556
- Math 71% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairview Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 74% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.4%
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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average269/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,500
Median home value
$164,400
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43556; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Central Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairview Elementary School is listed in Central Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairview Elementary School
Fairview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sherwood, OH, part of Central Local, serving approximately 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #567 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School is 17.9:1. 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 OH?
Fairview Elementary School ranks #567 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Fairview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairview Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
42.4% 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
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Defiance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (419) 658-2511
- Area population (ZIP 43556)
- 1,746
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 43556; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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