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Fairview El Sch

738 Dorseyville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 2 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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Fairview El Sch

738 Dorseyville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 2 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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About Fairview El Sch

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 98%
Reading 92%
State average proficiency is 98% in Math and 92% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
371
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 85.71%
Asian 4.85%
Hispanic 2.16%
Black 1.89%
Two+ Races 5.39%
Native Am. 0%
White
85.71%
Asian
4.85%
Hispanic
2.16%
Black
1.89%
Two+ Races
5.39%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 371
42.32%
157 Female
57.68%
214 Male

Student Population

371 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

371 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Fairview El Sch Contact Information

Address

738 Dorseyville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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Phone

(412) 963-9315

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TOP 2 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Fairview El Sch

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Fairview Elementary School is hosting Fox Chapel Area School District’s annual STEAM Camp from June 22 to 26, with registration now open for participating families. The program is designed for students entering grades 1 through 8 during the 2026-27 school year and gives learners a chance to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through summer enrichment. The update highlights Fairview Elementary School as an active site for hands-on academic programming beyond the regular classroom calendar.

FAQ

Q1. What type of school culture does Fairview Elementary School promote?

Ans. Fairview Elementary School emphasizes whole-child growth, with attention to academics, student care, purpose, and a connected school community.

Q2. Does Fairview Elementary School have parent involvement opportunities?

Ans. Fairview Elementary School has an active PTO presence, with meetings, events, and volunteer opportunities that help families stay connected.

Q3. What activities are available at Fairview Elementary School?

Ans. Fairview Elementary School offers student activities tied to reading, music, safety awareness, enrichment, and schoolwide community events.

Q4. How does Fairview Elementary School support student transitions?

Ans. Fairview Elementary School connects students to the district’s middle school pathway through planned family information events and school communication.

Q5. What makes Fairview Elementary School notable in the area?

Ans. Fairview Elementary School is known for strong academics, a smaller elementary setting, and its role in the Fox Chapel Area School District.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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