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2 schools in Fairview Independent

Kentucky · 528 students · 1 city

Of the 2 public K-12 schools run by Fairview Independent, combined student count is roughly 528, with 1 elementary and 1 high.

4-year change in Fairview Independent

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
528
-133 (-20%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Fairview Independent ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn KentuckyIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
528#158 of 158#9,081 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#151 of 158N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.2:1#2 of 158#2,208 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
90.9%#1 of 158#689 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Fairview Independent

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 733 to 528 students (down 28%) and from 45 to 43 full-time teachers (down 4%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Fairview Elementary SchoolAshlandElementaryPK-06271
Fairview High SchoolAshlandHigh07-12257

About Fairview Independent

As a thinly populated district in Kentucky, Fairview Independent hosts 528 students across 2 schools.

Looking at the level breakdown, Fairview Independent covers 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Fairview Independent is about 264, meaningfully below the Kentucky average of roughly 467.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Fairview Independent has declined 20% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 661 students to 528.

On this page, the community for Fairview Independent discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Fairview Independent?
Fairview Independent operates 2 public K-12 schools in Kentucky, serving approximately 528 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Fairview Independent?
Fairview Independent includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Fairview Independent?
Fairview Elementary School is the largest public school in Fairview Independent by enrollment, with approximately 271 students.
What grade levels does Fairview Independent serve?
Fairview Independent serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.