- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Fairfield West Elementary School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 390461002434 · Fairfield, OH Other · MID · TRAD
870 enr · 21.2:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield High School (2,255 students)
Fairfield West Elementary School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairfield West 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
- This school 870
Fairfield West Elementary School
870 students
- Fairfield Fres 786
Fairfield Freshman High School
786 students
- Fairfield Cent 756
Fairfield Central Elementary School
756 students
What this shows Fairfield West Elementary School reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield West Elementary School compares
Fairfield West 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Fairfield City reports $12,387 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~870 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 831 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.