Excellent
#314 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 15% in state
Fairview Elementary
Elementary School · Plymouth Joint School District · Plymouth, WI
A Plymouth Joint School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Salem Dr, Plymouth, WI 53073
- Math 69% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairview Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,057/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plymouth), 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
$76,100
Median home value
$237,600
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| St John Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Parkview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 245 | 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.
Plymouth Joint School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,891NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairview Elementary is listed in Plymouth Joint School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairview Elementary
Fairview Elementary is a public elementary school in Plymouth, WI, part of Plymouth Joint School District, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairview Elementary
What grades does Fairview Elementary serve?
Fairview Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Fairview Elementary?
Fairview Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary is 12.7:1. 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 WI?
Fairview Elementary ranks #314 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Fairview Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairview Elementary 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairview Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
33.3% 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sheboygan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (920) 892-2621
- Area population (ZIP 53073)
- 16,174
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53073; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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