Fairview Elementary

Fairview Elementary operates as a medium-sized elementary campus in Covington, Georgia, part of Newton County. Current enrollment sits at 591 students spanning grades pre-K through 5.

Newton County runs 22 schools in total, collectively educating 18,672 students. Fairview Elementary is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Fairview Elementary records that Black students make up the majority at 61%; the rest consists of 20% Hispanic, 13% White, 5% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 48% Black, putting the school's mix noticeably more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Fairview Elementary records 44 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.4:1. The state averages about 13.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Newton County (around 92%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Fairview Elementary sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 25.7%; this one delivers 20.1%.

Across the wider county, Newton County reports that median household income runs about $77,179, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Newton County runs 22 public schools (combined enrollment of about 18,672 students), of which Fairview Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is Clements Middle School, roughly 0.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Fairview Elementary ranks 5th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 21.6%.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Fairview Elementary has ticked up 20%, going from 494 students in 2018 to 591 in 2025. The Black share of enrollment grew from 52% to 61% over that span.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.