- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, IA
Fairfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191134000694
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, IA.
School address
District: Fairfield Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191134000694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Fairfield Middle School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 191134000694 · Fairfield, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 10.8:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield High School (442 students)
Fairfield Middle School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High School
442 students
- This school
Fairfield Middle School
410 students
- Pence Elementa
Pence Elementary
317 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
239 students
What this shows Fairfield Middle School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Middle School compares
Fairfield Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in Iowa - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$14,534
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.4%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Fairfield Middle School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield Comm School District reports $14,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pence Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Middle School
How many students attend Fairfield Middle School?
Fairfield Middle School has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, IA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 31% 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 Middle School?
42.9% of students at Fairfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Middle School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Fairfield, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Middle School?
Fairfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, IA. 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 Comm School District?
Besides Fairfield Middle School, Fairfield Comm School District also operates Fairfield High School (442 students), Pence Elementary (317 students), and Washington Elementary (239 students). See the Fairfield Comm School District district page for the complete list.