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#2345 of 2,846 schools in PA

Fairview EL Sch

Elementary School · Waynesboro Area Sd · Waynesboro, PA

A Waynesboro Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

220 Fairview Ave, Waynesboro, PA 17268

  • Math 46% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$13,779
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Fairview EL Sch score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72%

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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,155/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waynesboro), 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

$69,715

Median home value

$225,900

Median rent

$1,081/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

69.5%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17268; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Andrew SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–80.9 mi132Compare →
Summitview EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.3K–51.5 mi399Compare →
Hooverville EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.0K–53.0 mi326Compare →
Mowrey EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.1K–54.2 mi536Compare →

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.

Waynesboro Area Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$13,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Fairview EL Sch

Fairview EL Sch is a public elementary school in Waynesboro, PA, part of Waynesboro Area Sd, serving approximately 629 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,345 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% 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 5th.

How many students attend Fairview EL Sch?

Fairview EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 629 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Fairview EL Sch is 16.1:1. 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 #2,345 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Fairview EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairview EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% 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?

72.0% 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 – 5th
Enrollment
629
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
Area population (ZIP 17268)
29,096
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
41
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 17268; 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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