Enrollment
401
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, NJ
Winston S. Churchill School
Federal NCES profile for Winston S. Churchill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340501002088
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winston S. Churchill School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 3.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Winston S. Churchill School has class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winston S. Churchill School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairfield, NJ.
School address
District: Fairfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340501002088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winston S. Churchill School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winston S. Churchill School
Winston S. Churchill School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Fairfield, New Jersey, enrolling 401 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 94% of New Jersey schools and 36% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.9% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the New Jersey average.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 630 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #429.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district, Fairfield Public School District, also runs Adlai E. Stevenson School (312 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Winston S. Churchill School compares
Winston S. Churchill School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.9% | ▼ 87% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Winston S. Churchill School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield Public School District, which includes Winston S. Churchill School.
$23,430
Per student
-6%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.9%
State 22.9%
Federal 4.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Winston S. Churchill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai E. Stevenson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winston S. Churchill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~401 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Winston S. Churchill School
How many students attend Winston S. Churchill School?
Winston S. Churchill School has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winston S. Churchill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winston S. Churchill School is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winston S. Churchill School?
3.9% of students at Winston S. Churchill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winston S. Churchill School?
The largest demographic group at Winston S. Churchill School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Fairfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winston S. Churchill School?
Winston S. Churchill School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winston S. Churchill School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Winston S. Churchill School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairfield, NJ. 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.
Is Winston S. Churchill School a good school?
Winston S. Churchill School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fairfield Public School District?
Besides Winston S. Churchill School, Fairfield Public School District also operates Adlai E. Stevenson School (312 students). See the Fairfield Public School District district page for the complete list.
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