Enrollment
296
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Street Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Street Elem School
Center Street Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fairfield, Illinois, enrolling 296 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 296 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairfield Psd 112 spends $12,257 per pupil, 28% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fairfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside New Hope Elem School (204 students): Center Street Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 15.7:1).
Its district, Fairfield Psd 112, also runs North Side Elem School (321 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Center Street Elem School compares
Center Street Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,257
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield Psd 112, which includes Center Street Elem School.
$12,257
Per student
-28%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 56.2%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Center Street Elem School a good school?
Center Street Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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