Fayette Elementary

Located at 200 N Volga, in Fayette, Iowa, Fayette Elementary is a moderately sized multi-level school that works with students from the surrounding community (grade M), one of the schools within North Fayette Valley Comm School District.

North Fayette Valley Comm School District runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 1,032 students. Fayette Elementary is one of those campuses.

On the resource side, Fayette Elementary runs at roughly 21.6:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 19.1:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the surrounding community, Fayette County reports that median household income runs about $60,165, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. In all, Fayette County runs 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,222 students), of which Fayette Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is West Central Charter High School, roughly 6.3 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 4 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Trend over the last 5 years. Fayette Elementary's enrollment has ticked down 3% since 2018, when it stood at 108 (now 105). Class-load math has rose: from 16.1:1 in 2018 to 21.6:1 in 2023.

On the community side, members of the Fayette Elementary community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.