Enrollment
318
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maumee, OH
Fairfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390443601289
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Maumee · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Maumee, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield Elementary School
Fairfield Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Maumee, Ohio, enrolling 318 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 318 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 511 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #144.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Maumee's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fort Miami Elementary School (345 students): Fairfield Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 20.3:1).
Maumee City also operates Maumee High School (619 students) and Gateway Middle School (494 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Ohio - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 7.5%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Fairfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maumee City, which includes Fairfield Elementary School.
$15,863
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.9%
State 23.0%
Federal 10.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maumee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Miami Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Trail 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
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Maumee
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~318 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Elementary School
How many students attend Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maumee, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher 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?
24.3% of students at Fairfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Elementary School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Maumee, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, 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 Maumee?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Maumee, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Maumee on the city page.
Is Fairfield Elementary School a good school?
Fairfield Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio 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 Maumee City?
Besides Fairfield Elementary School, Maumee City also operates Maumee High School (619 students), Gateway Middle School (494 students), and Fort Miami Elementary School (345 students). See the Maumee City district page for the complete list.
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