Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairview Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Fairview Heights Elementary School's student population of 495 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
Fairview Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview Heights Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1088 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
37%
25%
White
39%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Fairview Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Fairview Heights Elementary School is ranked #1088 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Fairview Heights Elementary School?
495 students attend Fairview Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Fairview Heights Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairview Heights Elementary School?
Fairview Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairview Heights Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Heights Elementary School part of?
Fairview Heights Elementary School is part of Richmond County Schools.
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