FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fairview Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Buncombe County Schools school district, located in Fairview, NC with about 740 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, Fairview Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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, located in the scenic community of Fairview, North Carolina, is a key component of the Buncombe County Schools district. Serving students in grades K-4, the school is deeply integrated into its rural-suburban environment, emphasizing a close-knit, supportive atmosphere. The school's mission focuses on fostering academic excellence while prioritizing the social and emotional development of every child, aiming to prepare them for success in their future educational endeavors.
Beyond its core curriculum, Fairview Elementary is known for its strong community involvement and parent engagement, which are cornerstones of its operational philosophy. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and resources designed to cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience. By maintaining small-town values while utilizing modern instructional techniques, Fairview Elementary strives to cultivate an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to become curious, lifelong learners.
For more information, contact Fairview Elementary at (828) 628-2732 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fairview, NC 28730-8798
(828) 628-2732
http://fes.buncombeschools.org/
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fairview, NC with about 740 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Buncombe County Schools
- Total Students:
- 740
- Teachers:
- 44.22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 740 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.