Enrollment
870
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfield, OH
Fairfield West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390461002434
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield West Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield West Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield West Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Fairfield, OH.
School address
District: Fairfield City · Ohio
NCES ID 390461002434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield West Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield West Elementary School
Fairfield West Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Fairfield, Ohio, enrolling 870 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 92% of state schools at 870 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #209.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 870 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Fairfield City spends $11,314 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fairfield City also operates Fairfield High School (2,255 students) and Crossroads Middle School (1,111 students) alongside Fairfield West 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 West Elementary School compares
Fairfield West 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▲ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$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 870 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 46.0%
African American 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Fairfield West 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 West 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 West 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Freshman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield West 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
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other 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 (~870 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield West Elementary School
How many students attend Fairfield West Elementary School?
Fairfield West Elementary School has 870 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield West Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield West Elementary School?
35.6% of students at Fairfield West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield West Elementary School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Fairfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield West Elementary School?
Fairfield West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 West Elementary School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield West Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 public 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 public schools in Fairfield on the city page.
Is Fairfield West Elementary School a good school?
Fairfield West Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 West 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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