Enrollment
430
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield Local Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield Local Elementary School
Fairfield Local Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Leesburg, Ohio, enrolling 430 students.
At 17.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 576 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #251.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1303 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Fairfield Local also operates Fairfield Local High School (222 students) and Fairfield Local Middle School (198 students) alongside Fairfield Local Elementary 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 Local Elementary School compares
Fairfield Local Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield Local, which includes Fairfield Local Elementary School.
$13,393
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 64.5%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Leesburg on the city page.
Is Fairfield Local Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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