- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, OH
Fairfield East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390461000802
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield East Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield East Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield East Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Hamilton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Fairfield East Elementary School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 390461000802 · Hamilton, OH Other · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 19.7:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield High School (2,255 students)
Fairfield East Elementary School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairfield East 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 650
Fairfield East Elementary School
650 students
What this shows Fairfield East Elementary School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield East Elementary School compares
Fairfield East 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▲ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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 650 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
African American 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Fairfield East 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 East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Freshman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield East 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 other schools in Hamilton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Vocational / career-technical school
930 students 4.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgeway Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
695 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Linden Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Fairwood Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 14.3:1 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 (~650 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield East Elementary School
How many students attend Fairfield East Elementary School?
Fairfield East Elementary School has 650 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield East Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield East Elementary School?
37.0% of students at Fairfield East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield East Elementary School is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Hamilton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield East Elementary School?
Fairfield East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 East Elementary School rank among schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield East Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Hamilton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield City?
Besides Fairfield East 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.