- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, VA
Fairfield Court Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Court Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510324001365
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Court Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #45 of 63
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Court Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Court Elementary ranks #45 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324001365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Fairfield Court Elementary shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 510324001365 · Richmond, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 11.7:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
Fairfield Court Elementary shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Court Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huguenot High
Huguenot High
1,469 students
- River City Mid
River City Middle
1,150 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
1,116 students
- Cardinal Eleme
Cardinal Elementary
821 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High
749 students
- This school 222
Fairfield Court Elementary
222 students
What this shows Fairfield Court Elementary reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Court Elementary compares
Fairfield Court Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 71% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 18% in Virginia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$21,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.1%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Fairfield Court Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond City Public Schools reports $21,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield Court Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Court Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Falling Creek Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maybeury Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Court Elementary
How many students attend Fairfield Court Elementary?
Fairfield Court Elementary has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Court Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Court Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield Court Elementary?
98.4% of students at Fairfield Court Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Court Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Court Elementary is African American at 88.3% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Court Elementary?
Fairfield Court Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Fairfield Court Elementary rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Court Elementary ranks #45 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond City Public Schools?
Besides Fairfield Court Elementary, Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students), River City Middle (1,150 students), and George Wythe High (1,116 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.