Enrollment
746
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield Compass Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield Compass Elementary
Fairfield Compass Elementary is a large elementary school in Fairfield, Ohio, enrolling 746 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 746 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 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #196.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 746 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% 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.
Among Fairfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crossroads Middle School (1,111 students): Fairfield Compass Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 17.4:1).
Fairfield City also operates Fairfield High School (2,255 students) and Crossroads Middle School (1,111 students) alongside Fairfield Compass Elementary.
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 Compass Elementary compares
Fairfield Compass Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield City, which includes Fairfield Compass Elementary.
$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 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
- 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 (~746 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fairfield Compass Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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