- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, TX
Fairfield Int
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481894012297
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Int earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Int ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, TX.
School address
District: Fairfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481894012297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Fairfield Int held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 481894012297 · Fairfield, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.9:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield H S (500 students)
Fairfield Int held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield H S
Fairfield H S
500 students
- Fairfield J H
Fairfield J H
406 students
- This school
Fairfield Int
348 students
- Fairfield El
Fairfield El
348 students
What this shows Fairfield Int reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Int compares
Fairfield Int held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Fairfield Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Int
How many students attend Fairfield Int?
Fairfield Int has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Int is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Int?
60.9% of students at Fairfield Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Int?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Int is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Fairfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Int?
Fairfield Int has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Int rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Int ranks #2 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 Int, Fairfield Isd also operates Fairfield H S (500 students), Fairfield J H (406 students), and Fairfield El (348 students). See the Fairfield Isd district page for the complete list.