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Fairview Elem.

Grades PK–08 · Elementary · West Plains, MO · NCES 291185000435

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4036 STATE RTE K · West Plains, MO 65775

At a glance

Reported students

466

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Missouri elementary enrollment

82nd percentile

Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

466

Fairview Elem.: 466 reported students.

State peer staffing position

90th percentile

15:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. 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
541
Teachers (FTE)
43
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1

What the reported data says about Fairview Elem.

Fairview Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in West Plains. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Fairview R-XI. NCES reports 466 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above the Missouri median of 12.3:1 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 White (92.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Fairview Elem.

  1. 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch
50.2%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White92.9%
  • Hispanic4.1%
  • Black0%
  • Asian1.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1.9%

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.

Public schools near Fairview Elem.

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Glenwood Elem.

Elementary · Glenwood R-VIII

PK–082524.9 mi
West Plains Elem.

Elementary · West Plains R-VII

PK–047675.4 mi
Richards Elem.

Elementary · Richards R-V

PK–083895.4 mi
Howell Valley Elem.

Elementary · Howell Valley R-I

PK–082016.4 mi
South Fork Elem.

Elementary · West Plains R-VII

PK–061966.5 mi
Junction Hill Elem.

Elementary · Junction Hill C-12

PK–081868.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Fairview Elem.

What grades does Fairview Elem. serve?

Fairview Elem. reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fairview R-XI.

How many students attend Fairview Elem.?

Fairview Elem. reported 466 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 541 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Fairview Elem.?

The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 466 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Fairview Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?

Fairview Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fairview R-XI attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Fairview Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

50.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Fairview Elem. in?

Fairview Elem. is part of Fairview R-XI, based in West Plains, MO, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Fairview Elem.?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glenwood Elem. (4.9 mi), West Plains Elem. (5.4 mi), Richards Elem. (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.