Fairview Elem School
Normal, IL · McLean County USD 5 · Grades K - 5
1,180th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
Fairview Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Fairview Elem School 1,180th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 44th in 2025 — declining.
Fairview Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Fairview Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 299 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.5% | 40.8% | ▼ 22.7 pts | |
| Black | 22.5% | 32.8% | ▲ 10.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 12.7% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 10.7% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 2.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Fairview Elem School
Typical home value $268K in zip 61761 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Fairview Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Thomas Metcalf SchoolISU Laboratory Schools · 1.1 mi away284th of 2,105
ELA 72% · Math 65% - 8Prairieland Elementary SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 1.5 mi away489th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 57% - 4Oakdale Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 1.5 mi away1,444th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 26% - 6Glenn Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 1.7 mi away1,017th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 39% - 5Colene Hoose Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 1.9 mi away1,111th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 41% - 4Parkside Elementary SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 1.9 mi away1,322nd of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 33% - 4Sugar Creek Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 2 mi away1,423rd of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 29% - 3Bent Elem SchoolBloomington SD 87 · 2.6 mi away1,494th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Fairview Elem School in?
Fairview Elem School is part of the McLean County USD 5 district in Normal, Illinois.
Is Fairview Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Fairview Elem School 1,180th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Fairview Elem School?
White 41%, Black 33%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 11% (299 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Fairview Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61761 is $268K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.