Fairview Elementary

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Fairview Elementary is a public elementary school in Chicopee, Massachusetts, serving 369 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces several challenges, including lower-than-average academic performance and a consistently low ranking among Fairview Elementary's peers in the state.

Fairview Elementary's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 32.89% of Fairview students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.17% and the Chicopee district average of 26.93%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively better than their White, Special Education, and Disabled peers.

Fairview Elementary's challenges are not unique within the region. The nearby schools in the Chicopee district, such as Barry, Lambert-Lavoie, and Streiber Memorial, have similar demographic profiles and academic performance, suggesting that the challenges faced by Fairview Elementary may be systemic within the district. In contrast, schools in the neighboring Holyoke district, such as E.N. White Elementary and Morgan Full Service Community School, have significantly lower academic performance, highlighting the stark educational disparities within the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 26 Memorial Ave.
       Chicopee, MA  01020-5015


(413) 594-3501

District: Chicopee

SchoolDigger Rank:
604th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,094 Help


Students who attend Fairview Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bellamy Middle
High:    Chicopee High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  365

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.5%
White:
35.6%
African American:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairview Elementary ranks worse than 65.9% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Chicopee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.5%), White (35.6%), African American (10.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary is 10.7, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Chicopee School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairview Elementary is $19,094, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Chicopee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairview Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairview Elementary 604th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Fairview Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Chicopee:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicopee 274th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairview Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 22.49 707th 884 20.0%
2004 9.01 814th 882 7.7%
2005 10.64 805th 887 9.2%
2006 8.67 855th 911 6.1%
2007 15.98 796th 911 12.6%
2008 11.66 820th 908 9.7%
2009 28.92 698th 909 23.2%
2010 30.21 699th 920 24.0%
2011 33.19 662nd 924 28.4%
2012 28.85 697th 930 25.1%
2013 34.19 663rd 928 28.6%
2014 25.21 736th 926 20.5%
2015 38.69 611th 914 33.2%
2016 47.00 533rd 932 42.8%
2017 31.17 689th 938 26.5%
2018 31.02 681st 934 27.1%
2019 23.28 763rd 942 19.0%
2021 17.02 773rd 936 17.4%
2022 23.87 712th 932 23.6%
2023 17.46 778th 928 16.2%
2024 33.93 604th 916 34.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.83 413th 886 53.4%
2019 50.74 433rd 896 51.7%
2021 29.02 673rd 894 24.7%
2022 43.86 505th 905 44.2%
2023 18.09 656th 703 6.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.22 283rd 685 58.7%
2019 56.29 281st 700 59.9%
2021 36.65 460th 705 34.8%
2022 49.83 363rd 772 53.0%
2023 38.77 489th 757 35.4%
2024 58.55 265th 760 65.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.69 676th 893 24.3%
2019 30.30 671st 902 25.6%
2021 14.34 788th 898 12.2%
2022 20.13 736th 901 18.3%
2023 16.92 761st 887 14.2%
2024 24.21 683rd 886 22.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.36 418th 656 36.3%
2019 15.40 643rd 665 3.3%
2021 13.55 629th 632 0.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.40 612th 898 31.8%
2019 20.84 756th 907 16.6%
2021 22.12 709th 904 21.6%
2022 28.19 670th 908 26.2%
2023 21.92 710th 896 20.8%
2024 44.31 507th 891 43.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.79 740th 925 20.0%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.54 277th 399 30.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.96 130th 379 65.7%
2019 47.44 203rd 398 49.0%
2021 47.85 155th 379 59.1%
2022 51.97 138th 401 65.6%
2023 38.42 259th 420 38.3%
2024 55.92 141st 446 68.4%
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Rank History for White students at Fairview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.41 609th 772 21.1%
2019 25.77 643rd 780 17.6%
2021 15.19 691st 765 9.7%
2022 21.15 662nd 764 13.4%
2023 23.16 638th 762 16.3%
2024 32.53 555th 753 26.3%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Fairview Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
1990 342 15 2 38 2 n/a n/a 0 399
1991 360 15 3 51 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1992 394 14 5 51 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1993 378 19 13 58 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1994 364 19 8 64 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1995 209 14 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1996 209 14 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1997 206 9 2 80 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1998 204 14 3 101 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1999 211 11 4 77 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2000 138 11 3 77 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2001 146 10 3 74 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2002 177 9 1 50 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2003 177 9 1 50 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2004 242 19 3 130 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 220 14 6 164 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2006 214 10 8 121 0 n/a n/a 2 355
2007 208 10 12 138 0 n/a n/a 6 374
2008 207 6 10 154 0 n/a n/a 11 388
2009 182 9 9 151 0 0 4 0 355
2010 192 7 9 159 0 0 10 0 377
2011 202 8 7 160 0 0 14 0 391
2012 205 7 5 144 0 0 11 0 372
2013 256 7 5 117 1 0 10 0 396
2014 234 7 6 167 1 0 11 0 426
2015 207 5 9 187 2 0 13 0 423
2016 187 6 9 211 0 0 17 0 430
2017 201 12 9 208 0 0 18 0 448
2018 199 15 8 220 0 0 19 0 461
2019 188 13 8 224 1 0 14 0 448
2020 169 22 7 226 0 0 13 0 437
2021 158 21 7 214 0 0 14 0 414
2022 146 26 5 216 0 1 13 0 407
2023 126 37 4 186 0 0 16 0 369
2024 130 39 4 177 1 0 14 0 365

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 0 n/a n/a n/a
1990 399 n/a n/a n/a
1991 429 n/a n/a n/a
1992 464 n/a n/a n/a
1993 468 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 456 n/a n/a n/a
1995 280 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 280 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 297 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 322 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 303 n/a 0.0 74.6
2000 229 n/a 0.0 78.2
2001 233 n/a 0.0 59.2
2002 237 n/a n/a 65.8
2003 237 n/a n/a 65.8
2004 394 29.7 13.3 71.3
2005 404 29.8 13.6 74.8
2006 355 30.1 11.8 74.2
2007 374 30.0 12.5 71.2
2008 388 30.0 12.9 78.5
2009 355 31.0 11.5 72.4
2010 377 32.0 11.7 81.7
2011 391 29.8 13.0 80.8
2012 372 29.6 12.5 79.8
2013 396 29.6 13.3 81.8
2014 426 30.3 14.0 78.4
2015 423 29.0 14.5 85.1
2016 430 30.0 14.3 n/a
2017 448 34.5 12.9 n/a
2018 461 33.7 13.6 n/a
2019 448 33.2 13.4 n/a
2020 437 34.3 12.7 n/a
2021 414 34.0 12.1 n/a
2022 407 33.0 12.3 n/a
2023 369 32.0 11.5 n/a
2024 365 33.9 10.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fairview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 0 n/a n/a n/a
1990 399 n/a n/a n/a
1991 429 n/a n/a n/a
1992 464 n/a n/a n/a
1993 468 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 456 n/a n/a n/a
1995 280 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 280 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 297 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 322 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 303 n/a 0.0 74.6
2000 229 n/a 0.0 78.2
2001 233 n/a 0.0 59.2
2002 237 n/a n/a 65.8
2003 237 n/a n/a 65.8
2004 394 29.7 13.3 71.3
2005 404 29.8 13.6 74.8
2006 355 30.1 11.8 74.2
2007 374 30.0 12.5 71.2
2008 388 30.0 12.9 78.5
2009 355 31.0 11.5 72.4
2010 377 32.0 11.7 81.7
2011 391 29.8 13.0 80.8
2012 372 29.6 12.5 79.8
2013 396 29.6 13.3 81.8
2014 426 30.3 14.0 78.4
2015 423 29.0 14.5 85.1
2016 430 30.0 14.3 n/a
2017 448 34.5 12.9 n/a
2018 461 33.7 13.6 n/a
2019 448 33.2 13.4 n/a
2020 437 34.3 12.7 n/a
2021 414 34.0 12.1 n/a
2022 407 33.0 12.3 n/a
2023 369 32.0 11.5 n/a
2024 365 33.9 10.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairview Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $951 (6.1%) $14,697 (93.9%) $15,648
2020 $1,279 (7.4%) $16,120 (92.6%) $17,399
2021 $2,020 (10.6%) $17,074 (89.4%) $19,094

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairview Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 763rd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 778th of 928 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Elementary)3124.6
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chicopee)4930
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairview Elementary)3620.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chicopee)4325.8
 17.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Elementary)4026.5
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chicopee)4226.3
 15.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairview Elementary)3022.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chicopee)4236.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Elementary)3825
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chicopee)4235.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairview Elementary)3920.8
 18.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chicopee)4234.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Fairview Elementary)4122.9
 18.1%
   5th Grade Science (Chicopee)4533.4
 11.6%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fairview Elementary)3625.3
 10.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Chicopee)4229.4
 12.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Fairview Elementary)3521.3
 13.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Chicopee)4126.5
 14.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Fairview Elementary)4122.9
 18.1%
   All Grades Science (Chicopee)4232.9
 9.1%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students448369
 17.6%
African American1337
 184.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic224186
 17%
Pacific Islander00
White188126
 33%
Two or More Races1416
 14.3%


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Students at Fairview Elementary are 48% Hispanic, 36% White, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Fairview Elementary ranks 604th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Fairview Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bellamy Middle
High : Chicopee High

In the 2023-24 school year, 365 students attended Fairview Elementary.


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