- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leesburg, OH
Fairfield Local Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Local Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390476202930
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Local Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Local Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Local Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Leesburg, OH.
School address
District: Fairfield Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390476202930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Fairfield Local Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390476202930 · Leesburg, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 17.9:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Local High School (222 students)
Fairfield Local Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Local Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fairfield Local Elementary School
430 students
- Fairfield Loca
Fairfield Local High School
222 students
- Fairfield Loca
Fairfield Local Middle School
198 students
What this shows Fairfield Local Elementary School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Local Elementary School compares
Fairfield Local Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▲ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Ohio - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Fairfield Local Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield Local reports $13,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield Local Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Local High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Local Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Local Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Local Elementary School
How many students attend Fairfield Local Elementary School?
Fairfield Local Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leesburg, OH. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Local Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Local Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% higher 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 Local Elementary School?
42.5% of students at Fairfield Local Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Local Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Local Elementary School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Leesburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Local Elementary School?
Fairfield Local Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Local Elementary School rank among public schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Local Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Leesburg, OH. 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 Local?
Besides Fairfield Local Elementary School, Fairfield Local also operates Fairfield Local High School (222 students) and Fairfield Local Middle School (198 students). See the Fairfield Local district page for the complete list.