At a glance
Reported students
526
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
526
Fairfield Township School: 526 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 487
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.2:1
What the reported data says about Fairfield Township School
Fairfield Township School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Bridgeton. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Fairfield Township School District. NCES reports 526 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (45.2%) and Black (40.9%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Fairfield Township School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.6%
- Hispanic45.2%
- Black40.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Fairfield Township School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton Public Charter School Elementary · Charter · Bridgeton Public Charter School | KG–04 | 106 | 1.3 mi |
| Buckshutem Road School Elementary · Bridgeton City School District | KG–08 | 653 | 1.7 mi |
| Cherry Street School Elementary · Bridgeton City School District | KG–08 | 522 | 2.1 mi |
| Indian Ave School Elementary · Bridgeton City School District | KG–08 | 627 | 2.2 mi |
| Broad Street School Elementary · Bridgeton City School District | KG–08 | 784 | 3.4 mi |
| West Avenue School Elementary · Bridgeton City School District | KG–08 | 528 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Township School
What grades does Fairfield Township School serve?
Fairfield Township School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fairfield Township School District.
How many students attend Fairfield Township School?
Fairfield Township School reported 526 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 487 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fairfield Township School?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 526 students and 42.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fairfield Township School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fairfield Township School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fairfield Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fairfield Township School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fairfield Township School in?
Fairfield Township School is part of Fairfield Township School District, based in Bridgeton, NJ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fairfield Township School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bridgeton Public Charter School (1.3 mi), Buckshutem Road School (1.7 mi), Cherry Street School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.