- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Fairfield Central Elementary School held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 390461002428 · Fairfield, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 21:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield High School (2,255 students)
Fairfield Central Elementary School held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High School
2,255 students
- Crossroads Mid
Crossroads Middle School
1,111 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle School
1,111 students
- Fairfield West 870
Fairfield West Elementary School
870 students
- Fairfield Fres 786
Fairfield Freshman High School
786 students
- This school 756
Fairfield Central Elementary School
756 students
What this shows Fairfield Central Elementary School reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Central Elementary School compares
Fairfield Central Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,387
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
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.
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
District finance for Fairfield City reports $12,387 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~756 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.