- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, OH
Fairfield Compass Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Compass Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390461005930
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Compass Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Compass Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Compass Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Fairfield, OH.
School address
District: Fairfield City · Ohio
NCES ID 390461005930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Fairfield Compass Elementary held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 390461005930 · Fairfield, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 20.2:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield High School (2,255 students)
Fairfield Compass Elementary held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Compass Elementary 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 746
Fairfield Compass Elementary
746 students
What this shows Fairfield Compass Elementary reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Compass Elementary compares
Fairfield Compass Elementary 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 48% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.3%
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 746 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
White 19.6%
Asian 13.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Largest group: African American at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Fairfield Compass Elementary 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 Compass Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield West Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Freshman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Compass Elementary'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 (~746 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Compass Elementary
How many students attend Fairfield Compass Elementary?
Fairfield Compass Elementary has 746 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Compass Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Compass Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield Compass Elementary?
46.7% of students at Fairfield Compass Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Compass Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Compass Elementary is African American at 35.7% of enrollment, in Fairfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Compass Elementary?
Fairfield Compass Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Compass Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Compass Elementary ranks #3 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 Compass Elementary, 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.