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#1768 of 2,846 schools in PA

Fairview EL Sch

Elementary School · Crestwood Sd · Mountaintop, PA

A Crestwood Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

117 Spruce Street, Mountaintop, PA 18707

  • Math 56% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+3.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$14,459
Chronic Absenteeism3.2%

Students at Fairview EL Sch score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fairview EL Sch 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$105,281

Median home value

$277,500

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

44%

Homeownership

89.8%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Jude SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–82.7 mi207Compare →
Rice EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.4K–64.8 mi752Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Crestwood Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,459NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fairview EL Sch is listed in Crestwood SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fairview EL Sch

Fairview EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mountaintop, PA, part of Crestwood Sd, serving approximately 631 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,768 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fairview EL Sch

What grades does Fairview EL Sch serve?

Fairview EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Fairview EL Sch?

Fairview EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairview EL Sch is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fairview EL Sch rank in PA?

Fairview EL Sch ranks #1,768 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Fairview EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairview EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairview EL Sch has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fairview EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Fairview EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Fairview EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

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

25.5% of students at Fairview EL Sch 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 – 6th
Enrollment
631
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Luzerne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.2%
Area population (ZIP 18707)
16,418
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
45.1
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 18707; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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