At a glance
Reported students
382
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403
Fairview El: 382 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 297
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Fairview El
Fairview El is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Sherman. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Sherman ISD. NCES reports 382 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 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 (43.7%) and White (35.9%). English learners represent 6.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fairview El
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White35.9%
- Hispanic43.7%
- Black11%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
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
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 Sherman ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crutchfield El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
424 reported students
Parker El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
324 reported students
Percy W Neblett El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
462 reported students
Washington El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
464 reported students
Henry W Sory El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
619 reported students
Dillingham El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
710 reported students
Public schools near Fairview El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker El Elementary · Sherman ISD | KG–05 | 324 | 1.3 mi |
| Percy W Neblett El Elementary · Sherman ISD | KG–05 | 462 | 1.8 mi |
| Henry W Sory El Elementary · Sherman ISD | KG–05 | 619 | 1.9 mi |
| Dillingham El Elementary · Sherman ISD | KG–05 | 710 | 2 mi |
| Washington El Elementary · Sherman ISD | KG–05 | 464 | 2 mi |
| Crutchfield El Elementary · Sherman ISD | PK–05 | 424 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fairview El
What grades does Fairview El serve?
Fairview El reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sherman ISD.
How many students attend Fairview El?
Fairview El reported 382 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 297 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fairview El?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 382 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fairview El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fairview El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sherman ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fairview El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.6% 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 El in?
Fairview El is part of Sherman ISD, based in Sherman, TX, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fairview El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parker El (1.3 mi), Percy W Neblett El (1.8 mi), Henry W Sory El (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.