Fairview Elem School

2200 E Ridgely Ave
Springfield, IL 62702

www.sps186.org/o/fairview/

302 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fairview Elementary School, located at 2200 E Ridgely Ave in Springfield, Illinois, is a public school serving students within the Springfield Public School District 186. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of essential skills for its elementary-aged student body. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and prepares children for their transition to middle school.

The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader goals of District 186, which emphasizes equity, academic achievement, and the development of well-rounded students. Fairview Elementary provides a structured curriculum that includes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by enrichment programs. By maintaining close ties with parents and the surrounding Springfield community, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students can thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

302

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairview Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	10
Black	127
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
127 (42.1%)
White
116 (38.4%)
Two or More
47 (15.6%)
Hispanic
10 (3.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Springfield SD 186
Phone:	(217)525-3211
Website:	http://www.sps186.org/o/fairview/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 48

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fairview Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fairview Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	134	44.4%
Male	168	55.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)