- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfield, NE
Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield
Federal NCES profile for Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310012200199
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield has class sizes larger than 78% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, NE.
School address
District: South Central Nebraska Unified 5 · Nebraska
NCES ID 310012200199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
63 on latest CCD 310012200199 · Fairfield, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 15.8:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandy Creek Elementary School (209 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 4 public schools in Fairfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandy Creek El
Sandy Creek Elementary School
209 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
110 students
- Sandy Creek Mi
Sandy Creek Middle School
96 students
- Lawrence/Nelso
Lawrence/Nelson Elementary Sch
87 students
- This school 63
Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield
63 students
- Lawrence/Nelso 63
Lawrence/Nelson High Sch
63 students
What this shows Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield compares
Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield vs Nebraska and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▲ 3% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 78% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for South Central Nebraska Unified 5 reports $18,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence/Nelson Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence/Nelson High Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other 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 (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield
How many students attend Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield?
Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield has 63 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfield, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield is 15.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield?
31.7% of students at Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield?
Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Central Nebraska Unified 5?
Besides Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield, South Central Nebraska Unified 5 also operates Sandy Creek Elementary School (209 students), Sandy Creek High School (110 students), and Sandy Creek Middle School (96 students). See the South Central Nebraska Unified 5 district page for the complete list.