FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fairview El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Fox Chapel Area SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 358 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Fairview El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Fox Chapel Area School District. Situated on Dorseyville Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in the local community. It is known for operating within a high-performing district that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and a collaborative learning environment designed to prepare elementary-aged children for future academic success.

The school benefits from the resources and support of the Fox Chapel Area School District, which is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence in public education. Fairview Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for student growth in arts, technology, and social-emotional learning. By fostering a close-knit school culture, Fairview aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the wider community.

For more information, contact Fairview El Sch at (412) 963-9315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-1102
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FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 358 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Fox Chapel Area SD
Total Students:
358
Teachers:
30.35
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 358 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.5%
Asian
7.0%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.