Enrollment
629
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamilton, OH
Fairfield North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390461002432
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield North Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield North Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield North Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hamilton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield North Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield North Elementary School
Fairfield North Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hamilton, Ohio, enrolling 629 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.0% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 629 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 701 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #431.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 629 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fairfield City spends $11,314 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hamilton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crawford Woods Elementary School (564 students): Fairfield North Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 14.1:1).
Fairfield City also operates Fairfield High School (2,255 students) and Crossroads Middle School (1,111 students) alongside Fairfield North 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 North Elementary School compares
Fairfield North 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 18% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 629 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 47.1%
African American 21.8%
Asian 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Fairfield North Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield City, which includes Fairfield North Elementary School.
$11,314
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 34.8%
Federal 13.4%
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 North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Freshman High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Hamilton
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~629 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield North Elementary School
How many students attend Fairfield North Elementary School?
Fairfield North Elementary School has 629 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamilton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield North Elementary School is 21:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield North Elementary School?
26.0% of students at Fairfield North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield North Elementary School is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Hamilton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield North Elementary School?
Fairfield North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 North Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield North Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hamilton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hamilton on the city page.
Is Fairfield North Elementary School a good school?
Fairfield North Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also more 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 City?
Besides Fairfield North Elementary School, Fairfield City also operates Fairfield High School (2,255 students), Crossroads Middle School (1,111 students), and Creekside Middle School (1,111 students). See the Fairfield City district page for the complete list.
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