Enrollment
756
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, OH
Fairfield Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390461002428
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Central Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Fairfield, OH.
School address
District: Fairfield City · Ohio
NCES ID 390461002428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield Central Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield Central Elementary School
Fairfield Central Elementary School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Fairfield, Ohio, enrolling 756 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 62.3% of students qualify for free meals, 97% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 756 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 756 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairfield City spends $11,314 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fairfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crossroads Middle School (1,111 students): Fairfield Central Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 17.4:1).
Fairfield City also operates Fairfield High School (2,255 students) and Crossroads Middle School (1,111 students) alongside Fairfield Central Elementary 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 Fairfield Central Elementary School compares
Fairfield Central Elementary 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 97% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$11,314
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 756 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
African American 29.1%
White 18.5%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Fairfield Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield City, which includes Fairfield Central Elementary School.
$11,314
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 34.8%
Federal 13.4%
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 Fairfield Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield West Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Freshman High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
3 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 (~756 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Central Elementary School
How many students attend Fairfield Central Elementary School?
Fairfield Central Elementary School has 756 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Central Elementary School is 21:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield Central Elementary School?
62.3% of students at Fairfield Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Central Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in Fairfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Central Elementary School?
Fairfield Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Fairfield Central Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Fairfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fairfield on the city page.
Is Fairfield Central Elementary School a good school?
Fairfield Central Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Fairfield City?
Besides Fairfield Central Elementary School, Fairfield City also operates Fairfield High School (2,255 students), Crossroads Middle School (1,111 students), and Creekside Middle School (1,111 students). See the Fairfield City district page for the complete list.
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