- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, IL
Center Street Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Center Street Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171471001814
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Street Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 296
- students enrolled
Center Street Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Street Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Fairfield, IL.
School address
District: Fairfield Psd 112 · Illinois
NCES ID 171471001814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Center Street Elem School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 171471001814 · Fairfield, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side Elem School (321 students)
Center Street Elem School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Center Street Elem School compares
Center Street Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,738
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Center Street Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Fairfield Psd 112 reports $14,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Street Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Street Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Street Elem School
How many students attend Center Street Elem School?
Center Street Elem School has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Street Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Street Elem School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Street Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Center Street Elem School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Fairfield, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Street Elem School?
Center Street Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Center Street Elem School rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Street Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Fairfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield Psd 112?
Besides Center Street Elem School, Fairfield Psd 112 also operates North Side Elem School (321 students). See the Fairfield Psd 112 district page for the complete list.