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Fairview School

PublicGrades -1–8
Sylva, North Carolina · Jackson County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students797
Student:Teacher16.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch98%
Title INo
Fairview School
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
797
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
98%+15.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Fairview School is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Sylva, North Carolina. The school enrolls 797 students. It is part of the Jackson County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictJackson County Public Schools
County37099
CitySylva
ZIP28779
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370234001004

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment797
White69.0%
Hispanic / Latino18.1%
Black / African American1.4%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
69.0%
Hispanic
18.1%
Black
1.4%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
6.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %98%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)