- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Fairfield North Elementary School shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 390461002432 · Hamilton, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 21:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield High School (2,255 students)
Fairfield North Elementary School shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairfield North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High School
2,255 students
- Crossroads Mid
Crossroads Middle School
1,111 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle School
1,111 students
- Fairfield West 870
Fairfield West Elementary School
870 students
- Fairfield Fres 786
Fairfield Freshman High School
786 students
- This school 629
Fairfield North Elementary School
629 students
What this shows Fairfield North Elementary School reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield North Elementary School compares
Fairfield North Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,387
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
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.
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
District finance for Fairfield City reports $12,387 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~629 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), down 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.