- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valley, AL
Fairfax Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfax Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010060000257
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfax Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Valley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfax Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfax Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Valley, AL.
School address
District: Chambers County · Alabama
NCES ID 010060000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Fairfax Elementary School held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 010060000257 · Valley, AL Other · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 20.9:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley High School (692 students)
Fairfax Elementary School held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Fairfax Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley High Sc
Valley High School
692 students
- This school
Fairfax Elementary School
689 students
- W F Burns Midd
W F Burns Middle School
545 students
- Huguley Elemen
Huguley Elementary School
383 students
- Lafayette East
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
311 students
- Bob Hardingsha 232
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary
232 students
What this shows Fairfax Elementary School reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfax Elementary School compares
Fairfax Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,105
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 689 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
African American 33.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Fairfax Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chambers County reports $13,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfax Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W F Burns Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huguley Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Eastside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfax Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Valley
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~689 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfax Elementary School
How many students attend Fairfax Elementary School?
Fairfax Elementary School has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valley, AL. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfax Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfax Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfax Elementary School?
61.9% of students at Fairfax Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfax Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfax Elementary School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Valley, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfax Elementary School?
Fairfax Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Fairfax Elementary School rank among schools in Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfax Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Valley, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Chambers County?
Besides Fairfax Elementary School, Chambers County also operates Valley High School (692 students), W F Burns Middle School (545 students), and Huguley Elementary School (383 students). See the Chambers County district page for the complete list.