- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfield, IA
Fairfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191134000693
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, IA.
School address
District: Fairfield Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191134000693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Fairfield High School shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 191134000693 · Fairfield, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 14.3:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Middle School (410 students)
Fairfield High School shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Fairfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fairfield High School
442 students
- Fairfield Midd
Fairfield Middle School
410 students
- Pence Elementa
Pence Elementary
317 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
239 students
What this shows Fairfield High School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield High School compares
Fairfield High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▲ 2% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Iowa - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$14,534
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Fairfield High School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield Comm School District reports $14,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pence Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield High School
How many students attend Fairfield High School?
Fairfield High School has 442 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfield, IA. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield High School is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% 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 High School?
37.0% of students at Fairfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield High School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Fairfield, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield High School?
Fairfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, IA. 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 Comm School District?
Besides Fairfield High School, Fairfield Comm School District also operates Fairfield Middle School (410 students), Pence Elementary (317 students), and Washington Elementary (239 students). See the Fairfield Comm School District district page for the complete list.