Enrollment
786
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390461002430
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield Freshman High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield Freshman High School
Fairfield Freshman High School is a large high school in Fairfield, Ohio, enrolling 786 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 786 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 435 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #303.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairfield City spends $11,314 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 162 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 786 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fairfield's high schools, it stands alongside Fairfield High School (2,255 students): Fairfield Freshman High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 22.1:1).
Fairfield City also operates Fairfield High School (2,255 students) and Crossroads Middle School (1,111 students) alongside Fairfield Freshman High 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 Freshman High School compares
Fairfield Freshman High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield City, which includes Fairfield Freshman High School.
$11,314
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 34.8%
Federal 13.4%
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 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
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~786 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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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.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fairfield Freshman High School a good school?
Fairfield Freshman High School earns 27/100 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. 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 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.
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