- Enrollment
- 2,403
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, OH
Fairwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441005557
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairwood Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #7 of 12
- schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 613
- students enrolled
Fairwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairwood Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Hamilton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Fairwood Elementary School held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 390441005557 · Hamilton, OH Other · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (2,403 students)
Fairwood Elementary School held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
2,403 students
- Garfield Middl 814
Garfield Middle School
814 students
- Ridgeway Eleme 705
Ridgeway Elementary School
705 students
- Highland Eleme 695
Highland Elementary School
695 students
- Linden Element 674
Linden Elementary School
674 students
- This school 613
Fairwood Elementary School
613 students
What this shows Fairwood Elementary School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairwood Elementary School compares
Fairwood 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$13,968
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
White 38.5%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 8.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Fairwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton City reports $13,968 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeway Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Hamilton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center
Vocational / career-technical school
930 students 4.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgeway Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
695 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Linden Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Fairfield East Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 14.5:1 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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairwood Elementary School
How many students attend Fairwood Elementary School?
Fairwood Elementary School has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairwood Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairwood Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment, in Hamilton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairwood Elementary School?
Fairwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Fairwood Elementary School rank among schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairwood Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Hamilton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton City?
Besides Fairwood Elementary School, Hamilton City also operates Hamilton High School (2,403 students), Garfield Middle School (814 students), and Ridgeway Elementary School (705 students). See the Hamilton City district page for the complete list.