- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Fairmoor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairmoor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438000634
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmoor Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools.
- #76 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 461
- students enrolled
Fairmoor Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmoor Elementary School ranks #76 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Fairmoor Elementary School grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+17.3%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 390438000634 · Columbus, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 25.6:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Fairmoor Elementary School grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+17.3%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairmoor Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school
Fairmoor Elementary School
461 students
What this shows Fairmoor Elementary School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmoor Elementary School compares
Fairmoor Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
61.4%
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
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.7%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
White 5.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Fairmoor Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmoor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmoor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Great River Connections Academy
Standard public school
1,608 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmoor Elementary School
How many students attend Fairmoor Elementary School?
Fairmoor Elementary School has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmoor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmoor Elementary School is 25.6:1, which is 41% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmoor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairmoor Elementary School is African American at 70.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmoor Elementary School?
Fairmoor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairmoor Elementary School rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmoor Elementary School ranks #76 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Fairmoor Elementary School, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.