- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfield, TX
Fairfield El
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481894001769
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, TX.
School address
District: Fairfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481894001769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Fairfield El held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 481894001769 · Fairfield, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 12.9:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield H S (500 students)
Fairfield El held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fairfield El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield H S
Fairfield H S
500 students
- Fairfield J H
Fairfield J H
406 students
- This school
Fairfield El
348 students
- Fairfield Int
Fairfield Int
348 students
What this shows Fairfield El reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield El compares
Fairfield El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$14,563
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Fairfield El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield Isd reports $14,563 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield El
How many students attend Fairfield El?
Fairfield El has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield El?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield El is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 El?
65.0% of students at Fairfield El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield El?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield El is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Fairfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield El?
Fairfield El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 El rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairfield Isd?
Besides Fairfield El, Fairfield Isd also operates Fairfield H S (500 students), Fairfield J H (406 students), and Fairfield Int (348 students). See the Fairfield Isd district page for the complete list.