Fairfield Central Elementary School

5054 Dixie Hwy
Fairfield, OH 45014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 792 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairfield Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 792 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fairfield Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Fairfield Central Elementary School's student population of 792 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
792 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairfield Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Central Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2162 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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41%
50%
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44%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
34%
7%
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Black
32%
17%
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White
20%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairfield Central Elementary School's ranking?
Fairfield Central Elementary School is ranked #2162 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairfield Central Elementary School often compared to?
Fairfield Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield West Elementary School, Linden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Central Elementary School?
792 students attend Fairfield Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Fairfield Central Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Central Elementary School?
Fairfield Central Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairfield Central Elementary School offer ?
Fairfield Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fairfield Central Elementary School part of?
Fairfield Central Elementary School is part of Fairfield City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 792 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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