- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milford Center, OH
Fairbanks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairbanks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390503203910
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairbanks Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Milford Center · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairbanks Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairbanks Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milford Center, OH.
School address
District: Fairbanks Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390503203910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Fairbanks Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390503203910 · Milford Center, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 19.3:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairbanks High School (390 students)
Fairbanks Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairbanks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fairbanks Elementary School
444 students
- Fairbanks High
Fairbanks High School
390 students
- Fairbanks Midd
Fairbanks Middle School
245 students
What this shows Fairbanks Elementary School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairbanks Elementary School compares
Fairbanks Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 72% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Fairbanks Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairbanks Local reports $13,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairbanks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairbanks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairbanks Elementary School
How many students attend Fairbanks Elementary School?
Fairbanks Elementary School has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milford Center, OH. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairbanks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairbanks Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairbanks Elementary School?
8.9% of students at Fairbanks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairbanks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairbanks Elementary School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Milford Center, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairbanks Elementary School?
Fairbanks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairbanks Elementary School rank among public schools in Milford Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairbanks Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milford Center, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairbanks Local?
Besides Fairbanks Elementary School, Fairbanks Local also operates Fairbanks High School (390 students) and Fairbanks Middle School (245 students). See the Fairbanks Local district page for the complete list.