Enrollment
513
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield Elementary School
Fairfield Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Massapequa, New York, enrolling 513 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.4% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the New York average.
With 513 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 480 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Massapequa Union Free School District also operates Berner Middle School (1,487 students) and Massapequa High School (1,407 students) alongside Fairfield Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairfield Elementary School compares
Fairfield Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$30,687
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Massapequa Union Free School District, which includes Fairfield Elementary School.
$30,687
Per student
+16%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+85%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 22.1%
Federal 3.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,487
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~513 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fairfield Elementary School a good school?
Fairfield Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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