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Fairview Park Elementary School

1508 5th Ave. East
Spencer, IA 51301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 262 students in grades 1-2, Fairview Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fairview Park Elementary School's student population of 262 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fairview Park Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
(20-21)
80-84%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairview Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
45-49%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairview Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fairview Park Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fairview Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fairview Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fairview Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
83%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fairview Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fairview Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fairview Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairview Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fairview Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairview Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Fairview Park Elementary School often compared to?
Fairview Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Clay Central-everly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Fairview Park Elementary School?
262 students attend Fairview Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Fairview Park Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview Park Elementary School?
Fairview Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairview Park Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Park Elementary School part of?
Fairview Park Elementary School is part of Spencer Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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