Fairview Elementary School

26 Memorial Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fairview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Fairview Elementary School's student population of 387 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
387 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
24 acres

School Rankings

Fairview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1354 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
42%
20-24%
44%
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
54%
26%
Black
9%
10%
White
30%
51%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairview Elementary School's ranking?
Fairview Elementary School is ranked #1354 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
387 students attend Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fairview Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairview Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?
Fairview Elementary School is part of Chicopee School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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