Very Good
#877 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 31% in state
Fairview EL Sch
Elementary School · Fairview Sd · Fairview, PA
A Fairview Sd elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5145 Avonia Rd, Fairview, PA 16415
- Math 75% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairview EL Sch score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,604
Median home value
$286,300
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
46.1%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Asbury EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 551 | Compare → |
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.
Fairview Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairview EL Sch is listed in Fairview SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairview EL Sch
Fairview EL Sch is a public elementary school in Fairview, PA, part of Fairview Sd, serving approximately 690 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #877 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% 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 4th.
How many students attend Fairview EL Sch?
Fairview EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 690 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview EL Sch is 16.8:1. 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 #877 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Fairview EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairview EL Sch 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 EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairview EL Sch has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% 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?
26.5% 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 690
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (814) 474-2600
- Area population (ZIP 16415)
- 10,251
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
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 16415; 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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