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2 schools in Fairfield PSD 112

Illinois · 617 students · 1 city

Public K-12 education in Fairfield PSD 112 runs across 2 schools with combined enrollment of about 617 students, averaging 309 per school.

4-year change in Fairfield PSD 112

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
617
-12 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Fairfield PSD 112 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
617#459 of 508#8,630 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#437 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.0:1#232 of 506#3,099 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
57.7%#138 of 456#3,121 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Fairfield PSD 112

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 670 to 617 students (down 8%) and from 42 to 47 full-time teachers (up 12%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
North Side Elem SchoolFairfieldElementaryPK-03321
Center Street Elem SchoolFairfieldMiddle04-08296

About Fairfield PSD 112

Fairfield PSD 112 administers 2 public schools across Illinois, collectively enrolling roughly 617 students.

For a sense of the school types, Fairfield PSD 112 covers 1 elementary and 1 middle.

On a per-school basis, Fairfield PSD 112 runs about 309 students per school, 36% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 480.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Fairfield PSD 112 has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 629 students to 617.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Fairfield PSD 112 discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Fairfield PSD 112 run?
Fairfield PSD 112 has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 617 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Fairfield PSD 112?
Fairfield PSD 112 includes 1 elementary school and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Fairfield PSD 112?
North Side Elem School is the largest public school in Fairfield PSD 112 by enrollment, with approximately 321 students.
What grade levels does Fairfield PSD 112 serve?
Fairfield PSD 112 serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 2 schools.