Enrollment
1,047
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairborn, OH
Fairborn Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Fairborn Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390439600930
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairborn Intermediate School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Fairborn · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 1,047
- students enrolled
Fairborn Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairborn Intermediate School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fairborn, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairborn Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairborn Intermediate School
Fairborn Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Fairborn, Ohio, enrolling 1,047 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 31% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,047 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1047 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fairborn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Baker Middle School (926 students): Fairborn Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.8:1 vs 14.7:1).
Fairborn City also operates Fairborn Primary School (1,261 students) and Fairborn High School (1,027 students) alongside Fairborn Intermediate School.
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 Fairborn Intermediate School compares
Fairborn Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,047 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,047
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$13,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 1047 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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 71.6%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Fairborn Intermediate School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairborn City, which includes Fairborn Intermediate School.
$13,087
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 39.1%
Federal 15.4%
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 Fairborn Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairborn Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairborn High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairborn Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairborn
1 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 Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,047 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fairborn Intermediate School
How many students attend Fairborn Intermediate School?
Fairborn Intermediate School has 1,047 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairborn, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairborn Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairborn Intermediate School is 23.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairborn Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Fairborn Intermediate School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Fairborn, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairborn Intermediate School?
Fairborn Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairborn Intermediate School rank among public schools in Fairborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairborn Intermediate School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fairborn, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairborn on the city page.
Is Fairborn Intermediate School a good school?
Fairborn Intermediate School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Fairborn City?
Besides Fairborn Intermediate School, Fairborn City also operates Fairborn Primary School (1,261 students), Fairborn High School (1,027 students), and Baker Middle School (926 students). See the Fairborn City district page for the complete list.
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