Fairview Elementary

www.rcps.info

505 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fairview Elementary School is a public school located in the northwest section of Roanoke, Virginia, and is part of the Roanoke City Public Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic foundations while encouraging the social and emotional development of its student body. Its location on Westwood Boulevard positions it as a central neighborhood hub, providing local families with accessible public education services.

As part of the Roanoke City school system, Fairview Elementary aligns its curriculum with state standards while leveraging district-wide resources to enhance instruction. The school is committed to building a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents to help bridge the achievement gap and prepare young learners for middle school success. For families looking for the most current information regarding school calendars, policies, and community initiatives, the district’s official website at http://www.rcps.info serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative details.

505

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairview Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	44
Black	304
Asian	50
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

Black
304 (60.2 %)
White
84 (16.6 %)
Asian
50 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
44 (8.7 %)
Two or More
21 (4.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roanoke City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)853-2978
Website:	http://www.rcps.info
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	476
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 106