- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goshen, IN
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180348000491
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Jr-Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Goshen, IN.
School address
District: Fairfield Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180348000491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 180348000491 · Goshen, IN Other · MID · TRAD
944 enr · 17.8:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: New Paris Elementary School (488 students)
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School
944 students
- New Paris Elem
New Paris Elementary School
488 students
- Benton Element
Benton Elementary School
481 students
- Millersburg El 296
Millersburg Elementary- Middle Sch
296 students
What this shows Fairfield Jr-Sr High School reports 944 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Jr-Sr High School compares
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 58% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 944 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
944
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Indiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$11,731
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Fairfield Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Fairfield Community Schools reports $11,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Paris Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millersburg Elementary- Middle Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Goshen
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~944 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Fairfield Jr-Sr High School?
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School has 944 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goshen, IN. CCD year-over-year: 861 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Jr-Sr High School is 17.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield Jr-Sr High School?
21.0% of students at Fairfield Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Jr-Sr High School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Goshen, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Jr-Sr High School?
Fairfield Jr-Sr 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 Jr-Sr High School rank among schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Jr-Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Goshen, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goshen on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield Community Schools?
Besides Fairfield Jr-Sr High School, Fairfield Community Schools also operates New Paris Elementary School (488 students), Benton Elementary School (481 students), and Millersburg Elementary- Middle Sch (296 students). See the Fairfield Community Schools district page for the complete list.