Fairview Elementary School

Summary:

Fairview Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 620 students. The school is part of the Waynesboro Area School District, which is ranked 327 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Fairview Elementary School's overall PSSA proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts (ELA) are generally lower than the state and district averages, the school's performance in Science is notably stronger, with 77% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 68% for the district and 65.8% for the state. Additionally, the school's 3rd and 4th grade Math and ELA proficiency rates are closer to or above the district and state averages, indicating stronger performance in the lower grades. However, the school's White students and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students perform significantly below the state averages in Math and ELA, while the school's Multi-racial students and Disabled students perform better than the state average.

Fairview Elementary School's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 61.66% to 69.84% over the past few years, may be a contributing factor to the school's overall academic performance. The school's increased per-student spending and relatively stable student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on providing adequate resources and support for students, which could help address the performance gaps. Compared to nearby schools, such as Mowrey Elementary School and Hooverville Elementary School, Fairview's performance is generally lower, but the school outperforms some of the more distant schools in the Chambersburg Area School District and Fairfield Area School District in certain academic areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 220 Fairview Ave
       Waynesboro, PA  17268


(717) 762-1191

District: Waynesboro Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
878th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,815 Help


Students who attend Fairview Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Waynesboro Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  629

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.0%
Two or more races:
9.2%
African American:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairview Elementary School ranks worse than 57.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Waynesboro Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Fairview Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Waynesboro Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (79%), two or more races (9.2%), African American (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Waynesboro Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School is 15.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Waynesboro Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairview Elementary School is $12,815, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Waynesboro Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairview Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairview Elementary School 878th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Fairview Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Waynesboro Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynesboro Area School District 327th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairview Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fairview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.56 322nd 1302 75.3%
2004 80.05 250th 1308 80.9%
2005 51.83 773rd 1299 40.5%
2006 53.61 871st 1545 43.6%
2007 49.01 975th 1555 37.3%
2008 49.38 989th 1551 36.2%
2009 56.30 847th 1549 45.3%
2010 60.68 765th 1579 51.6%
2011 66.35 612th 1597 61.7%
2012 65.68 668th 1599 58.2%
2013 58.90 795th 1519 47.7%
2014 61.68 708th 1467 51.7%
2015 67.68 535th 1474 63.7%
2016 69.13 542nd 1554 65.1%
2017 64.19 638th 1547 58.8%
2018 56.29 803rd 1530 47.5%
2019 53.01 870th 1544 43.7%
2021 44.97 895th 1433 37.5%
2022 35.37 1075th 1534 29.9%
2023 39.16 1036th 1534 32.5%
2024 48.89 878th 1526 42.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fairview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.25 27th 128 78.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.90 762nd 1414 46.1%
2024 58.21 625th 1432 56.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.01 800th 1488 46.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fairview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.87 633rd 1043 39.3%
2024 55.80 419th 1084 61.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.27 933rd 1495 37.6%
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Rank History for White students at Fairview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.67 1076th 1236 12.9%
2024 30.14 948th 1229 22.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of 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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Enrollment information for Fairview Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 703 28 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 735
1989 703 24 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 739
1990 691 26 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 732
1991 669 34 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1992 669 30 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1993 718 29 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1994 708 35 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1995 676 25 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1996 676 25 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1997 663 26 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1998 639 28 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1999 617 23 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2000 614 31 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2001 644 34 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2002 613 36 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2003 613 36 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2004 625 36 5 18 1 n/a n/a 0 685
2005 639 35 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 685
2006 662 36 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2007 686 31 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2008 738 33 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 783
2009 755 42 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 812
2010 743 31 1 19 2 n/a n/a 2 798
2011 728 43 2 23 2 0 14 0 812
2012 727 38 2 26 4 0 18 0 815
2013 732 35 3 32 8 0 35 0 845
2014 756 31 2 38 7 0 46 0 880
2015 732 30 2 39 1 0 57 0 861
2016 735 34 3 45 2 0 68 0 887
2017 710 39 3 38 3 0 57 0 850
2018 584 35 3 36 3 0 49 0 710
2019 608 35 2 44 3 0 53 0 745
2020 572 33 2 42 2 0 58 0 709
2021 502 27 2 41 6 0 52 0 630
2022 489 32 5 39 7 0 41 0 613
2023 497 33 6 30 3 0 51 0 620
2024 497 34 7 30 3 0 58 0 629

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairview Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 735 38.0 19.3 n/a
1989 739 39.0 18.9 n/a
1990 732 38.6 18.9 0
1991 719 40.0 17.9 n/a
1992 711 42.5 16.7 n/a
1993 765 40.0 19.1 n/a
1994 757 40.5 18.7 n/a
1995 712 37.5 19.0 n/a
1996 712 37.5 19.0 n/a
1997 698 37.5 18.6 n/a
1998 681 35.5 19.2 n/a
1999 659 37.0 17.8 n/a
2000 656 40.0 16.4 41
2001 695 42.0 16.5 40.1
2002 672 40.4 16.6 43.2
2003 672 40.4 16.6 43.2
2004 685 41.9 16.3 42
2005 685 39.6 17.3 42.3
2006 709 46.9 15.1 37.5
2007 724 46.5 15.6 41
2008 783 48.0 16.3 42.8
2009 812 52.0 15.6 47.2
2010 798 52.0 15.3 50.3
2011 812 47.5 17.0 48.3
2012 815 46.8 17.4 50.2
2013 845 46.0 18.3 46.9
2014 880 50.0 17.6 60.7
2015 861 49.0 17.5 63.4
2016 887 51.0 17.3 62.5
2017 850 51.2 16.6 60.1
2018 710 44.7 15.8 65.2
2019 745 45.7 16.3 67.8
2020 709 46.7 15.1 60.8
2021 630 39.7 15.8 68.1
2022 613 41.4 14.7 61.7
2023 620 41.1 15.0 69.8
2024 629 39.3 15.9 72

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 735 38.0 19.3 n/a
1989 739 39.0 18.9 n/a
1990 732 38.6 18.9 0
1991 719 40.0 17.9 n/a
1992 711 42.5 16.7 n/a
1993 765 40.0 19.1 n/a
1994 757 40.5 18.7 n/a
1995 712 37.5 19.0 n/a
1996 712 37.5 19.0 n/a
1997 698 37.5 18.6 n/a
1998 681 35.5 19.2 n/a
1999 659 37.0 17.8 n/a
2000 656 40.0 16.4 41
2001 695 42.0 16.5 40.1
2002 672 40.4 16.6 43.2
2003 672 40.4 16.6 43.2
2004 685 41.9 16.3 42
2005 685 39.6 17.3 42.3
2006 709 46.9 15.1 37.5
2007 724 46.5 15.6 41
2008 783 48.0 16.3 42.8
2009 812 52.0 15.6 47.2
2010 798 52.0 15.3 50.3
2011 812 47.5 17.0 48.3
2012 815 46.8 17.4 50.2
2013 845 46.0 18.3 46.9
2014 880 50.0 17.6 60.7
2015 861 49.0 17.5 63.4
2016 887 51.0 17.3 62.5
2017 850 51.2 16.6 60.1
2018 710 44.7 15.8 65.2
2019 745 45.7 16.3 67.8
2020 709 46.7 15.1 60.8
2021 630 39.7 15.8 68.1
2022 613 41.4 14.7 61.7
2023 620 41.1 15.0 69.8
2024 629 39.3 15.9 72

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $286 (2.7%) $10,152 (97.3%) $10,438
2020 $191 (1.8%) $10,354 (98.2%) $10,545
2021 $1,205 (10.0%) $10,811 (90.0%) $12,016
2022 $1,983 (15.5%) $10,832 (84.5%) $12,815

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairview Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 870th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1036th of 1534 Elementary schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Fairview Elementary School)59.446.9
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Elementary School)69.949.5
 20.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Fairview Elementary School)51.630.7
 20.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Fairview Elementary School)75.477.5
 2.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Elementary School)65.147.1
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Fairview Elementary School)40.219.7
 20.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Elementary School)5339.4
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Fairview Elementary School)50.234.1
 16.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Fairview Elementary School)75.477.5
 2.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fairview Elementary School)62.546.1
 16.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students745620
 16.8%
African American3533
 5.7%
American Indian33
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic4430
 31.8%
Pacific Islander00
White608497
 18.3%
Two or More Races5351
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.8%69.8%
 2.1%


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Students who attend Fairview Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Waynesboro Area Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 629 students attended Fairview Elementary School.

Fairview Elementary School ranks 878th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Fairview Elementary School are 79% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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