- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfield, OH
Fairfield Freshman High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Freshman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390461002430
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Freshman High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Freshman High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Freshman High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Fairfield, OH.
School address
District: Fairfield City · Ohio
NCES ID 390461002430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Fairfield Freshman High School held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 390461002430 · Fairfield, OH High · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 20.7:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield High School (2,255 students)
Fairfield Freshman High School held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Freshman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High School
2,255 students
- Crossroads Mid
Crossroads Middle School
1,111 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle School
1,111 students
- Fairfield West 870
Fairfield West Elementary School
870 students
- This school 786
Fairfield Freshman High School
786 students
- Fairfield Cent 756
Fairfield Central Elementary School
756 students
What this shows Fairfield Freshman High School reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Freshman High School compares
Fairfield Freshman High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▲ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$12,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
African American 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Fairfield Freshman High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield City reports $12,387 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield Freshman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Freshman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Fairfield
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~786 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Freshman High School
How many students attend Fairfield Freshman High School?
Fairfield Freshman High School has 786 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 800 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Freshman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Freshman High School is 20.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield Freshman High School?
37.0% of students at Fairfield Freshman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Freshman High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Freshman High School is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Fairfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Freshman High School?
Fairfield Freshman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Freshman High School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Freshman High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Fairfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield City?
Besides Fairfield Freshman High School, Fairfield City also operates Fairfield High School (2,255 students), Crossroads Middle School (1,111 students), and Creekside Middle School (1,111 students). See the Fairfield City district page for the complete list.