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Fairview Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Roanoke, Virginia · Roanoke City Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students479
Student:Teacher12.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 480
479
Total Enrollment
State avg: 66%
99%+33.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Fairview Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Roanoke, Virginia. The school enrolls 479 students. It is part of the Roanoke City Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictRoanoke City Public Schools
County51770
CityRoanoke
ZIP24017
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510330001415

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment479
White14.0%
Hispanic / Latino15.4%
Black / African American53.9%
Asian10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races6.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
14.0%
Hispanic
15.4%
Black
53.9%
Asian
10.4%
Two+
6.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)