Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Fairfield Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairfield Schools's student population of 268 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Falcon colors
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairfield Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Schools is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#893 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Hispanic
11%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
83%
60%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Schools's ranking?
Fairfield Schools is ranked #893 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Fairfield Schools often compared to?
Fairfield Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Buhler High School, Haven High School, Hutchinson Middle School 8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfield Schools?
The graduation rate of Fairfield Schools is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fairfield Schools?
268 students attend Fairfield Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Fairfield Schools students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfield Schools?
Fairfield Schools has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairfield Schools offer ?
Fairfield Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Schools part of?
Fairfield Schools is part of Fairfield School District.
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