- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairborn, OH
Fairborn Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairborn Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390439600928
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairborn Primary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Fairborn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 1,261
- students enrolled
Fairborn Primary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairborn Primary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fairborn, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Fairborn Primary School held near 1,275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.6 → 68.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 390439600928 · Fairborn, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,261 enr · 20.3:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairborn Intermediate School (1,047 students)
Fairborn Primary School held near 1,275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.6 → 68.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairborn Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fairborn Primary School
1,261 students
- Fairborn Inter
Fairborn Intermediate School
1,047 students
- Fairborn High
Fairborn High School
1,027 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
926 students
What this shows Fairborn Primary School reports 1,261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairborn Primary School compares
Fairborn Primary 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,261
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Ohio - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$13,747
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Fairborn Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairborn City reports $13,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairborn Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairborn Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairborn High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairborn Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~1,261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairborn Primary School
How many students attend Fairborn Primary School?
Fairborn Primary School has 1,261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairborn, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,253 (2022-23) → 1,275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairborn Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairborn Primary School is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairborn Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairborn Primary School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Fairborn, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairborn Primary School?
Fairborn Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairborn Primary School rank among public schools in Fairborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairborn Primary School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Fairborn City?
Besides Fairborn Primary School, Fairborn City also operates Fairborn Intermediate School (1,047 students), Fairborn High School (1,027 students), and Baker Middle School (926 students). See the Fairborn City district page for the complete list.