FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fairview Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, located in Lake Charles, LA with about 493 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Fairview Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fairview Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive community environment. It serves a diverse student population and is situated along the main corridor of Gerstner Memorial Drive, making it a central educational hub for families in that area of the city.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By utilizing the state’s standardized curriculum and offering various support services, Fairview aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school. Like many schools in the Calcasieu Parish district, Fairview emphasizes community involvement and school spirit to create a positive learning atmosphere for its students and staff.

For more information, contact Fairview Elementary School at (337) 217-4490 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3955 Gerstner Mem. Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70607
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FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lake Charles, LA with about 493 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Calcasieu Parish
Total Students:
493
Teachers:
28.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 493 students

Black or African American
61.1%
Hispanic/Latino
26.8%
White
9.1%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
0.6%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.