Fairview Elementary School

www.grinnell.k12.ia.us/fes

242 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Fairview Elementary School is a public school located in Grinnell, Iowa, serving students in the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, ensuring students are prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Fairview Elementary is known for being an integral part of the Grinnell community. The school prioritizes fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a collaborative atmosphere. Through its official website, the district provides resources and updates, reflecting a commitment to transparency and communication, which helps maintain Fairview’s reputation as a student-centered environment dedicated to early childhood and primary education excellence.

242

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairview Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	19
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
194 (80.2%)
Hispanic
19 (7.9%)
Two or More
15 (6.2%)
Black
12 (5.0%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
Phone:	(641)236-2700
Website:	http://www.grinnell.k12.ia.us/fes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 73

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 61