How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fairfield Middle School | Pence Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fairfield, IA | Fairfield, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 410 | 317 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.9% | 44.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fairfield Middle School | Pence Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,725 | $13,725 |
| District | Fairfield Comm School District | Fairfield Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fairfield Middle School | Pence Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 78.9% |
| African American | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% | 7.3% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 7.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fairfield Middle School | Pence Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 215.8:1 | 317:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.9% | 6.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 41 | 18 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.