Enrollment
1,261
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairborn Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairborn Primary School
Fairborn Primary School is a large combined-grade school in Fairborn, Ohio, enrolling 1,261 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,261 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% 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.
Fairborn City also operates Fairborn Intermediate School (1,047 students) and Fairborn High School (1,027 students) alongside Fairborn Primary 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 Primary School compares
Fairborn Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,087
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairborn City, which includes Fairborn Primary 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 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
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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 other 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 (~1,261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fairborn Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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