Fairview Elementary School

376 Berkeley Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003

fairview.bloomfield.k12.nj.us/

499 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Fairview Elementary School, located at 376 Berkeley Avenue in Bloomfield, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bloomfield Public School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through the elementary grades. The school emphasizes core academic excellence while focusing on the social-emotional development of its students, aiming to build a strong educational baseline that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Fairview Elementary is known for its role as a community hub that encourages parent and guardian involvement. The school maintains a focus on inclusivity, reflecting the diverse demographics of the Bloomfield area, and often utilizes its facilities to host community-centered events and activities. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and families, Fairview strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement within the local community.

499

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairview Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	256
Black	140
Asian	27
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
256 (51.3%)
Black
140 (28.1%)
White
60 (12.0%)
Asian
27 (5.4%)
Two or More
11 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Bloomfield Township School District
Phone:	(973)680-8550
Website:	http://fairview.bloomfield.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 65

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 69