Fairview Elementary School

700 Walker Road
Dover, DE 19904

www.fairview.capital.k12.de.us/

287 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Fairview Elementary School, located on Walker Road in Dover, Delaware, is part of the Capital School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and social-emotional growth. As a hub for the local community, Fairview focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills to succeed in their future academic endeavors while promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration among staff, students, and families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Delaware Department of Education, utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational technology to enhance student outcomes. Beyond core academic subjects, Fairview often provides various extracurricular opportunities and initiatives aimed at enriching the student experience. By maintaining a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding Dover community, the school strives to create a holistic educational experience that prepares young learners to become responsible and thoughtful citizens.

287

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairview Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	47
Black	145
Asian	4
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

Black
145 (50.5%)
White
58 (20.2%)
Hispanic
47 (16.4%)
Two or More
32 (11.1%)
Asian
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Capital School District
Phone:	(302)672-1500
Website:	http://www.fairview.capital.k12.de.us/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 48