Fairfield City

Fairfield City is a suburban school district in Butler County, Ohio, serving 9,647 students across 10 schools with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. The district experienced minimal enrollment growth of 0.1% in the prior year, indicating stable population levels. Academic performance falls slightly below state averages: math proficiency stands at 77.8% compared to the state average of 79.9%, while reading proficiency is 63.2% versus the state average of 65.9%. The graduation rate of 94.5% is marginally below Ohio's 95.1% average. Chronic absenteeism of 20.1% represents a notable challenge within the district.

The student population is economically and demographically diverse, with 55.9% of students classified as economically disadvantaged, 17.4% identified as English learners, and 17.5% receiving special education services. Racial composition includes 40.6% White, 24.8% Black, 18.0% Hispanic, and 9.5% Asian students.

Financially, Fairfield City operates on a per-pupil spending rate of $6,633, substantially below the state average of $8,239. The total budget of $112.7 million is primarily supported by local revenue at 56.2%, followed by state funding at 34.6% and federal funding at 9.2%. This revenue distribution and lower per-pupil expenditure reflect resource constraints relative to comparable Ohio districts.