- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winnsboro, SC
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450210001448
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Winnsboro · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science has class sizes smaller than 97% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science ranks #1 of 4 schools in Winnsboro, SC.
School address
District: Fairfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450210001448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science shrank from 217 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 450210001448 · Winnsboro, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 7.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Central High (619 students)
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science shrank from 217 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield Cent
Fairfield Central High
619 students
- Fairfield Elem
Fairfield Elementary
418 students
- Fairfield Midd
Fairfield Middle
311 students
- Geiger Element
Geiger Elementary
262 students
- Kelly Miller E 199
Kelly Miller Elementary
199 students
- This school 188
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
188 students
What this shows Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science compares
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 45% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 3% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,949
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.0%
White 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield 01 reports $22,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geiger Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Miller Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Winnsboro
3 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 (~188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
How many students attend Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science?
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winnsboro, SC. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is 7.8:1, which is 45% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 50% lower 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 Magnet for Math and Science?
100.0% of students at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is African American at 75.0% of enrollment, in Winnsboro, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science?
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher 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 Magnet for Math and Science rank among schools in Winnsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science ranks #1 of 4 schools in Winnsboro, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winnsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield 01?
Besides Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science, Fairfield 01 also operates Fairfield Central High (619 students), Fairfield Elementary (418 students), and Fairfield Middle (311 students). See the Fairfield 01 district page for the complete list.