- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eugene, OR
Fairfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410204000618
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #19 of 30
- elementary schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Elementary School ranks #19 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Fairfield Elementary School grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 410204000618 · Eugene, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 18.1:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Willamette High School (1,455 students)
Fairfield Elementary School grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willamette Hig
Willamette High School
1,455 students
- Meadow View Sc
Meadow View School
672 students
- Prairie Mounta
Prairie Mountain School
590 students
- This school 381
Fairfield Elementary School
381 students
- Cascade Middle 375
Cascade Middle School
375 students
- Shasta Middle 345
Shasta Middle School
345 students
What this shows Fairfield Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Elementary School compares
Fairfield Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Oregon - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$16,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Fairfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel Sd 52 reports $16,289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow View School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Mountain School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shasta Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Eugene
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow View School
Standard public school
672 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Prairie Mountain School
Standard public school
590 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Gilham Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students
Howard Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students
Holt Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students
Willagillespie Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Elementary School
How many students attend Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eugene, OR. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield Elementary School?
64.9% of students at Fairfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Elementary School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Elementary School ranks #19 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eugene on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel Sd 52?
Besides Fairfield Elementary School, Bethel Sd 52 also operates Willamette High School (1,455 students), Meadow View School (672 students), and Prairie Mountain School (590 students). See the Bethel Sd 52 district page for the complete list.