- Enrollment
- 1,487
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Massapequa, NY
Fairfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361863001685
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Massapequa · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Massapequa, NY.
School address
District: Massapequa Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361863001685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Fairfield Elementary School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 361863001685 · Massapequa, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 10.7:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Berner Middle School (1,487 students)
Fairfield Elementary School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berner Middle
Berner Middle School
1,487 students
- Massapequa Hig
Massapequa High School
1,407 students
- Birch Lane Ele
Birch Lane Elementary School
696 students
- East Lake Elem 523
East Lake Elementary School
523 students
- This school 513
Fairfield Elementary School
513 students
- Unqua Elementa 496
Unqua Elementary School
496 students
What this shows Fairfield Elementary School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Elementary School compares
Fairfield Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 81% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$31,865
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Fairfield Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Massapequa Union Free School District reports $31,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Massapequa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birch Lane Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Unqua Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Elementary School
How many students attend Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Massapequa, NY. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 School?
10.4% of students at Fairfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Elementary School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Massapequa, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairfield Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Massapequa?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Massapequa, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Massapequa on the city page.
What other schools are in Massapequa Union Free School District?
Besides Fairfield Elementary School, Massapequa Union Free School District also operates Berner Middle School (1,487 students), Massapequa High School (1,407 students), and Birch Lane Elementary School (696 students). See the Massapequa Union Free School District district page for the complete list.