School overview
At a glance
Reported students
3
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama other enrollment
3th percentile
Compared with 105 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
275
Fairfield Alternative School: 3 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3th percentile
3:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Fairfield Alternative School
Fairfield Alternative School is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in Fairfield. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Fairfield City. NCES reports 3 students for 2024–25.
Among 105 other schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 463 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3:1, below the Alabama median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (100%) and White (0%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Fairfield Alternative School
- 1How do the reported 3:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- Not reported
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0%
- Black100%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Fairfield City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fairfield Area Vocational School
High · Grades 10–12
Not reported reported students
Robinson Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
238 reported students
Glen Oaks Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
275 reported students
C J Donald Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
316 reported students
Fairfield High Preparatory School
High · Grades 09–12
519 reported students