Enrollment
944
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield Jr-Sr High School
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School is a large combined-grade school in Goshen, Indiana, enrolling 944 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.0% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 91% of state schools at 944 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 167 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #164, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Goshen's public schools, it stands alongside Prairie View Elementary School (415 students): Fairfield Jr-Sr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 11.2:1).
Fairfield Community Schools also operates New Paris Elementary School (488 students) and Benton Elementary School (481 students) alongside Fairfield Jr-Sr 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 Jr-Sr High School compares
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,478
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield Community Schools, which includes Fairfield Jr-Sr High School.
$10,478
Per student
-13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 56.0%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~944 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fairfield Jr-Sr High School a good school?
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana 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 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.
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