FAIRVIEW ELEM.

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fairview Elementary School is a well-established public school located in the southwestern area of Columbia, Missouri. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is part of the Columbia Public Schools (CPS) district. It is widely recognized in the local community for its focus on providing a foundational education in a neighborhood-centered environment, emphasizing both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is noted for its commitment to inclusive learning practices and a strong sense of school spirit. Being situated in a residential area, Fairview benefits from high levels of parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, families, and the surrounding community. As part of the broader district, it follows the CPS curriculum standards, aiming to prepare elementary students for the transition to middle school while fostering a supportive and engaging classroom culture.

471

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FAIRVIEW ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	26
Black	72
Asian	31
Two or More	53
American Indian	2

White
287 (60.9%)
Black
72 (15.3%)
Two or More
53 (11.3%)
Asian
31 (6.6%)
Hispanic
26 (5.5%)
American Indian
2 (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:	COLUMBIA 93
Phone:	(573)214-3590
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
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 14

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FAIRVIEW ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FAIRVIEW ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	225	47.8%
Male	246	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)