- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfield, TX
Fairfield H S
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481894001770
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield H S earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield H S has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, TX.
School address
District: Fairfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481894001770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Fairfield H S grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 481894001770 · Fairfield, TX High · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 11.1:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield J H (406 students)
Fairfield H S grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fairfield H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fairfield H S
500 students
- Fairfield J H
Fairfield J H
406 students
- Fairfield El
Fairfield El
348 students
- Fairfield Int
Fairfield Int
348 students
What this shows Fairfield H S reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield H S compares
Fairfield H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,563
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Fairfield H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield Isd reports $14,563 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield H S
How many students attend Fairfield H S?
Fairfield H S has 500 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield H S is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 H S?
46.6% of students at Fairfield H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield H S?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield H S is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Fairfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield H S?
Fairfield H S has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 H S rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairfield Isd?
Besides Fairfield H S, Fairfield Isd also operates Fairfield J H (406 students), Fairfield El (348 students), and Fairfield Int (348 students). See the Fairfield Isd district page for the complete list.