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2 schools in Fairlawn Local

Ohio · 553 students · 1 city

For families inside Fairlawn Local, public-school options total 2 K-12 schools, with enrollment near 553 (1 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in Fairlawn Local

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
553
-46 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Fairlawn Local ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn OhioIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
553#571 of 584#8,958 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#531 of 584N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
19.1:1#490 of 579#8,144 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
65.3%#69 of 387#2,294 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 Fairlawn Local

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 644 to 553 students (down 14%) and from 25 to 29 full-time teachers (up 16%), 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
Fairlawn High SchoolSidneyHigh06-12285
Fairlawn Elementary SchoolSidneyElementaryPK-05268

About Fairlawn Local

Fairlawn Local is a small public-school district in Ohio. The district runs 2 schools and serves approximately 553 students.

On the school-mix side, Fairlawn Local consists of 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Fairlawn Local is about 277, noticeably below the Ohio average of roughly 469.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 553 students, contracted 8% from the 599 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Fairlawn Local discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Fairlawn Local run?
Fairlawn Local has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 553 students in Ohio.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Fairlawn Local?
Fairlawn Local includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Fairlawn Local?
Fairlawn High School is the largest public school in Fairlawn Local by enrollment, with approximately 285 students.
What grade levels does Fairlawn Local serve?
Fairlawn Local serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.