Fairfield Local Elementary School

11611 State Route 771
Leesburg, OH 45135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairfield Local Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in OH
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fairfield Local Elementary School's student population of 440 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
440 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairfield Local Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Local Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#945 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
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60%
50%
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68%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
95%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairfield Local Elementary School's ranking?
Fairfield Local Elementary School is ranked #945 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairfield Local Elementary School often compared to?
Fairfield Local Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynchburg-clay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Local Elementary School?
440 students attend Fairfield Local Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fairfield Local Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Local Elementary School?
Fairfield Local Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairfield Local Elementary School offer ?
Fairfield Local Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fairfield Local Elementary School part of?
Fairfield Local Elementary School is part of Fairfield Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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