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Fairview Elementary School
Fairview Elementary School offers a range of educational services to more than 500 students in grades kindergarten through five. The school offers a variety of academic programs, such as general knowledge, writing, language arts, mathematics, social studies, health science, arts and vocal music. It has a parent-teacher association that supports instructional programs, provides donations and organizes fundraising programs. The school also offers a gifted program that provides a range of gifted educational services at all grade levels. It is a part of Columbia Public Schools, which is approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The school district provides a variety of special services, such as special education, counseling, health screenings, research assessment and school improvement programs.