Fairview Park Elementary

www.spencerschools.org

308 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

Fairview Park Elementary is a public school located in Spencer, Iowa, serving students as part of the Spencer Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong educational foundation for young learners. By emphasizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, Fairview Park aims to prepare its students for future success within the Spencer community and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Spencer Community School District, which prioritizes innovation, student engagement, and strong partnerships with families. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and community members, providing resources and updates regarding curricula, school activities, and district-wide initiatives. As a key component of the local educational landscape, Fairview Park Elementary plays an essential role in the development and well-being of the youth in Spencer.

308

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairview Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	32
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	13

White
257 (83.4 %)
Hispanic
32 (10.4 %)
Two or More
13 (4.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Spencer Comm School District
Phone:	(712)262-4842
Website:	http://www.spencerschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 169