Fairfield City

Fairfield, Ohio — 10 schools

9,647
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$12,086
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fairfield City operates 10 public schools serving 9,647 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 2 high, 2 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 9,591 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Butler County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,086 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 51.8% local, 34.8% state, and 13.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $75,879 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 21/100, ranked #775 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 615.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 39.3% White, 25.1% African American, 18.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Fairfield High School accounts for 23.5% of all Fairfield City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Fairfield City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Fairfield City school enrollment varies 3.6× across entities

Fairfield City school enrollment ranges from 629 students (lowest) to 2,255 students (highest), a spread of 1,626 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Fairfield City student-counselor ratio is 615:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Fairfield City chronic absenteeism rate is 27.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Fairfield City is typically wider than the Fairfield City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.4%
Federal
34.8%
State
51.8%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
775 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Butler County county, where this district is located.

$958
Studio/mo
$1,051
1 BR/mo
$1,353
2 BR/mo
$1,785
3 BR/mo
$1,976
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,879
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in Fairfield City.

White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 25.1%
Asian 10.3%
Multiracial 6.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 10
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
615.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Fairfield City

School Enrollment
Fairfield High School
2,255
Crossroads Middle School
1,111
Creekside Middle School
1,111
Fairfield West Elementary School
870
Fairfield Freshman High School
786
Fairfield Central Elementary School
756
Fairfield Compass Elementary
746
Fairfield South Elementary School
677
Fairfield East Elementary School
650
Fairfield North Elementary School
629

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fairfield City?

Fairfield City has 10 schools, including 2 high, 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 other. Total enrollment is 9,647 students.

How much does Fairfield City spend per student?

Fairfield City spends $12,086 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #775 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Fairfield City?

The average teacher salary in Fairfield City is $75,879 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Fairfield City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Butler County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Fairfield City?

Fairfield City students are 39.3% White, 25.1% African American, 18.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fairfield City?

Fairfield City has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #775 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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