- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, TN
Fairlane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairlane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470255000908
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairlane Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 478
- students enrolled
Fairlane Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairlane Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lafayette, TN.
School address
District: Macon County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470255000908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Fairlane Elementary held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 470255000908 · Lafayette, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Macon County High School (964 students)
Fairlane Elementary held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Fairlane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macon County H
Macon County High School
964 students
- Macon County J
Macon County Junior High School
778 students
- This school
Fairlane Elementary
478 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
473 students
- Lafayette Elem
Lafayette Elementary School
442 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary
390 students
What this shows Fairlane Elementary reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairlane Elementary compares
Fairlane Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Fairlane Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Macon County reports $9,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairlane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macon County Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairlane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairlane Elementary
How many students attend Fairlane Elementary?
Fairlane Elementary has 478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lafayette, TN. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairlane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairlane Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairlane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairlane Elementary is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Lafayette, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairlane Elementary?
Fairlane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Fairlane Elementary rank among public schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairlane Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lafayette, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Macon County?
Besides Fairlane Elementary, Macon County also operates Macon County High School (964 students), Macon County Junior High School (778 students), and Central Elementary (473 students). See the Macon County district page for the complete list.