FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fairview El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the West Shore SD school district, located in New Cumberland, PA with about 215 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 14 teachers, Fairview El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, serving students within the West Shore School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for children in the elementary grade levels, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of a larger suburban district, Fairview Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of young learners.

The school is situated along Lewisberry Road in a residential area of New Cumberland, which allows it to serve as a local hub for families in the surrounding community. Like many schools in the West Shore district, Fairview emphasizes a partnership between parents, educators, and the community to enhance student success. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, the school offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities intended to prepare students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Fairview El Sch at (717) 774-2970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

480 Lewisberry Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070-2309
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FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in New Cumberland, PA with about 215 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
West Shore SD
Total Students:
215
Teachers:
14.57
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 215 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.8%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
43.7%
Male
56.3%

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.