Enrollment
348
Elementary
DISTRICT 348 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FAIRFIELD ISD·NCES 481894001769
Fairfield Elementary School
330 W MAIN ST, FAIRFIELD, TX 75840 · (903) 389-2148 · Freestone County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL348 STUDENTS
·
allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
243 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 61 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 91 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 81 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 115 | 33% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Fairfield Elementary School→Fairfield Intermediate School→Fairfield Junior High School→Fairfield High School
Based on grade levels within FAIRFIELD ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Fairfield Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Elementary School this school | 348 | 69.8% | N/A |
| Waskom Elementary School WASKOM | 370 | 68.1% | 37.6% |
| Barbara Bush Primary School SULPHUR SPRINGS | 310 | 71.0% | 46.8% |
| Mart Elementary School MART | 352 | 66.5% | 47.1% |
| Wolflin Elementary School AMARILLO | 326 | 68.1% | 54.4% |
| Albert C Williams Elementary School COMMERCE | 317 | 72.9% | 31.4% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Fairfield Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 348 | #3,884 of 4,938 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #1,562 of 4,622 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.1% | #962 of 4,628 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 69.8% | #2,573 of 4,789 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.5% | #978 of 2,838 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
348
-63 (-15%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 349
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 14.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 348 | 24.8 | 14.0:1 | 70% (243) |
| 2023-24 | 378 | 25.8 | 14.6:1 | 71% (270) |
| 2022-23 | 391 | 27.6 | 14.2:1 | 71% (279) |
| 2020-21 | 411 | 29 | 14.2:1 | 76% (311) |
| 2017-18 | 449 | 34 | 13.2:1 | 57% (258) |
| 2015-16 | 469 | 32 | 14.7:1 | 60% (283) |
| 2010-11 | 459 | 34 | 13.5:1 | 65% (297) |
| 2000-01 | 376 | 21 | 17.9:1 | 49% (183) |
| 1990-91 | 349 | 20 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Fairfield Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (449 to 348); teachers down 27% (34 to 24.8).
About Fairfield Elementary School
Fairfield Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school in FAIRFIELD, Texas, administered by FAIRFIELD ISD. Students in pre-K through 2 make up the school's enrollment of 348 students. By comparison, elementary schools in Texas enroll about 519 students on average.
Fairfield Elementary School is part of FAIRFIELD ISD, where 4 schools serve 1,602 students.
The student body at Fairfield Elementary School has no majority group. White students lead at 49%. The next largest groups are 29% Hispanic, 13% Black, and 7% multiracial. The school's White share is 17 points below the 66% share among Freestone County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 65%.
Fairfield Elementary School reported 24.8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 14.0:1. Elementary schools in Texas average 15.1:1, 1.1 more students per teacher than here. There are 243 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 70% of enrollment. On average, public schools in Freestone County report 55%.
In the surrounding county, Freestone County, median household income comes to about $59,960, about 17% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. The county's public schools total 13, with about 3,520 students.
Fairfield Intermediate School is about 0.4 miles from Fairfield Elementary School, the shortest distance to any other public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes 3 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment fell by 15% across 4 years, from 411 in 2020-21 to 348 in 2024-25.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Freestone County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,049
Census ACS
Median income
$59,960
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,520 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in FAIRFIELD ISD
- Fairfield High SchoolHigh · 500 students
- Fairfield Junior High SchoolMiddle · 406 students
- Fairfield Intermediate SchoolElementary · 348 students
Other schools in FAIRFIELD
- Fairfield High SchoolHigh · 500 students
- Fairfield Junior High SchoolMiddle · 406 students
- Fairfield Intermediate SchoolElementary · 348 students
Other Fairfield Elementary schools
10 other US public schools in 9 states are named Fairfield Elementary. Fairfield Elementary School is the 7th largest of the 11.
- FAIRFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMASSAPEQUA, NY · 513 students
- Fairfield Elementary SchoolPickerington, OH · 502 students
- Fairfield Elementary SchoolFort Wayne, IN · 481 students
- Fairfield ElementaryVirginia Beach, VA · 478 students
- Fairfield ElementaryWinnsboro, SC · 418 students
Nearby schools
- Fairfield Intermediate School0.4 mi · 348
- Fairfield High School1.5 mi · 500
- Fairfield Junior High School1.6 mi · 406
- Teague High School8.9 mi · 371
- Teague Lion Academy8.9 mi · 29
- Teague Junior High School8.9 mi · 329
Frequently asked questions
About Fairfield Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School enrolls approximately 348 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Fairfield Elementary School serve?
Fairfield Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Fairfield Elementary School have?
Fairfield Elementary School employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.
How diverse is Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School reports a student body of 49% White, 29% Hispanic, 13% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School is overseen by FAIRFIELD ISD in Freestone County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.