At a glance
Reported students
538
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
501
Fairview Early Childhood Center: 538 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
22.4:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Fairview Early Childhood Center
Fairview Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Rockford. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Rockford SD 205. NCES reports 538 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.4:1, above the Illinois median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (32.3%) and Black (27.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Fairview Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 22.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.5%
- Hispanic32.3%
- Black27.3%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rockford SD 205
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wm Nashold Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
530 reported students
Beyer Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
497 reported students
Summerdale Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
460 reported students
Riverdahl Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
535 reported students
Spring Creek Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
523 reported students
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
523 reported students
Public schools near Fairview Early Childhood Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford East High School High · Rockford SD 205 | 09–12 | 1,719 | 0.5 mi |
| Maud E Johnson Elem School Elementary · Rockford SD 205 | KG–05 | 425 | 0.9 mi |
| Wm Nashold Early Childhood Center Other · Rockford SD 205 | PK–PK | 530 | 2.7 mi |
| Beyer Early Childhood Center Other · Rockford SD 205 | PK–PK | 497 | 2.8 mi |
| ROE 4 Student Support ALOP Other · Boone/Winnebago ROE | KG–12 | 0 | 3.6 mi |
| Summerdale Early Childhood Center Other · Rockford SD 205 | PK–PK | 460 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Early Childhood Center
What grades does Fairview Early Childhood Center serve?
Fairview Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Rockford SD 205.
How many students attend Fairview Early Childhood Center?
Fairview Early Childhood Center reported 538 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fairview Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 22.4:1, based on 538 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fairview Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fairview Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rockford SD 205 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fairview Early Childhood Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fairview Early Childhood Center in?
Fairview Early Childhood Center is part of Rockford SD 205, based in Rockford, IL, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fairview Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rockford East High School (0.5 mi), Maud E Johnson Elem School (0.9 mi), Wm Nashold Early Childhood Center (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.