Enrollment
1,261
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390439600928
Fairborn Primary School — Fairborn, OH
Federal NCES profile for Fairborn Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fairborn City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairborn Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fairborn Primary School reports 1,261 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 62.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fairborn City spends $23,094 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.5% from local sources (property taxes), 39.1% from the state, and 15.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairborn Primary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,094
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 1,261 Top 97% in Ohio — larger than 3% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 62.0
Students per teacher 20.2:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390439600928
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairborn City, which includes Fairborn Primary School.
$23,094
Per student
+37%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Fairborn, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairborn Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairborn Primary School is 20.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairborn Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairborn Primary School is White at 68.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fairborn, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairborn Primary School?
Fairborn Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.