Fairview Elementary

fes.buncombeschools.org/

646 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fairview Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Fairview, North Carolina, is a key component of the Buncombe County Schools district. Serving students in grades K-4, the school is deeply integrated into its rural-suburban environment, emphasizing a close-knit, supportive atmosphere. The school's mission focuses on fostering academic excellence while prioritizing the social and emotional development of every child, aiming to prepare them for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Fairview Elementary is known for its strong community involvement and parent engagement, which are cornerstones of its operational philosophy. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and resources designed to cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience. By maintaining small-town values while utilizing modern instructional techniques, Fairview Elementary strives to cultivate an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to become curious, lifelong learners.

646

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairview Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	555
Hispanic	53
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	25

White
555 (85.9%)
Hispanic
53 (8.2%)
Two or More
25 (3.9%)
Black
8 (1.2%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)

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:	Buncombe County Schools
Phone:	(828)628-2732
Website:	http://fes.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	629
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 102

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 134