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Fairview Elementary School

117 Spruce Street
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fairview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fairview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Fairview Elementary School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Fairview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#927 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
48%
36%
65%
55%
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairview Elementary School's ranking?
Fairview Elementary School is ranked #927 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fairview Elementary School often compared to?
Fairview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rice Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
631 students attend Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Fairview Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairview Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?
Fairview Elementary School is part of Crestwood School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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