- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, OH
Fairfield South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390461002433
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield South Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield South Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield South Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Fairfield, OH.
School address
District: Fairfield City · Ohio
NCES ID 390461002433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Fairfield South Elementary School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 390461002433 · Fairfield, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 19.9:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield High School (2,255 students)
Fairfield South Elementary School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairfield South 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 677
Fairfield South Elementary School
677 students
What this shows Fairfield South Elementary School reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield South Elementary School compares
Fairfield South Elementary 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▲ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$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 677 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
African American 22.7%
Asian 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 8.4%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Fairfield South 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 South Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Freshman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield South 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 Fairfield
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 (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield South Elementary School
How many students attend Fairfield South Elementary School?
Fairfield South Elementary School has 677 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield South Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield South Elementary School?
37.9% of students at Fairfield South Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield South Elementary School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Fairfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield South Elementary School?
Fairfield South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 South Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield South Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield City?
Besides Fairfield South 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.