Total enrollment
1,408
-223 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Fairfield
Iowa · Public K-12
Fairfield's public schools, 4 in all, serve about 1,408 K-12 students inside Iowa, averaging 352 per campus.
7-year change in Fairfield
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 86%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
4%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School | High | 09-12 | 442 |
| Fairfield Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 410 |
| Pence Elementary | Elementary | 02-04 | 317 |
| Washington Elementary | Elementary | PK-01 | 239 |
About Fairfield
Public education in Fairfield, Iowa runs across 4 schools that serves roughly 1,408 students. By footprint, Fairfield sits in the compact bracket.
For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,408 students, contracted 14% from the 1,631 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 86% to 79%.
On this page, the community for Fairfield discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.