- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Leesburg, OH
Fairfield Local High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Local High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390476202929
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Local High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 222
- students enrolled
Fairfield Local High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Local High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Leesburg, OH.
School address
District: Fairfield Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390476202929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Fairfield Local High School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390476202929 · Leesburg, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Local Elementary School (430 students)
Fairfield Local High School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Local High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield Loca
Fairfield Local Elementary School
430 students
- This school
Fairfield Local High School
222 students
- Fairfield Loca
Fairfield Local Middle School
198 students
What this shows Fairfield Local High School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Local High School compares
Fairfield Local High 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$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 + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Fairfield Local High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Local Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Local Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Local High 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 high 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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Local High School
How many students attend Fairfield Local High School?
Fairfield Local High School has 222 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leesburg, OH. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Local High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Local High School is 17.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Local High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Local High School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Leesburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Local High School?
Fairfield Local High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Local High School rank among public schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Local High School ranks #3 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 High School, Fairfield Local also operates Fairfield Local Elementary School (430 students) and Fairfield Local Middle School (198 students). See the Fairfield Local district page for the complete list.