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.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
9,647
Schools
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,633
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
77.8%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Ohio Report Card Star Rating
Star ratings range from 1 to 5 stars. Districts are rated on six components that measure different aspects of school performance.
Source: Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, Ohio School Report Cards, 2024-25 School Year