- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winnsboro, SC
Fairfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450210001407
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Winnsboro · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Winnsboro, SC.
School address
District: Fairfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450210001407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Fairfield Elementary held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450210001407 · Winnsboro, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 9.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Central High (619 students)
Fairfield Elementary held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield Cent
Fairfield Central High
619 students
- This school
Fairfield Elementary
418 students
- Fairfield Midd
Fairfield Middle
311 students
- Geiger Element
Geiger Elementary
262 students
- Kelly Miller E 199
Kelly Miller Elementary
199 students
- Fairfield Magn 188
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
188 students
What this shows Fairfield Elementary reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Elementary compares
Fairfield Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$22,949
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.2%
White 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Fairfield Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield 01 reports $22,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geiger Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Miller Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Similar other schools in Winnsboro
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Elementary
How many students attend Fairfield Elementary?
Fairfield Elementary has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winnsboro, SC. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 36% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 42% 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 Elementary?
100.0% of students at Fairfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Elementary is African American at 85.2% of enrollment, in Winnsboro, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Elementary?
Fairfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among schools in Winnsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Winnsboro, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winnsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield 01?
Besides Fairfield Elementary, Fairfield 01 also operates Fairfield Central High (619 students), Fairfield Middle (311 students), and Geiger Elementary (262 students). See the Fairfield 01 district page for the complete list.