- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sidney, OH
Fairlawn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairlawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390497703690
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairlawn Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Sidney · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 268
- students enrolled
Fairlawn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairlawn Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Sidney, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Fairlawn Elementary School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390497703690 · Sidney, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 29.8:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairlawn High School (285 students)
Fairlawn Elementary School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Fairlawn Elementary School compares
Fairlawn 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 | 29.8:1 | ▲ 64% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
29.8:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 96% in Ohio - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$12,993
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 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Fairlawn Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairlawn Local reports $12,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairlawn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairlawn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Sidney
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairlawn Elementary School
How many students attend Fairlawn Elementary School?
Fairlawn Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sidney, OH. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairlawn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairlawn Elementary School is 29.8:1, which is 64% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairlawn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairlawn Elementary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Sidney, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairlawn Elementary School?
Fairlawn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Fairlawn Elementary School rank among schools in Sidney?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairlawn Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Sidney, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sidney on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairlawn Local?
Besides Fairlawn Elementary School, Fairlawn Local also operates Fairlawn High School (285 students). See the Fairlawn Local district page for the complete list.