At a glance
Reported students
936
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578
Fairfield Middle: 936 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 950
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Fairfield Middle
Fairfield Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Richmond. It is one of 79 current school records connected to Henrico County Public Schools. NCES reports 936 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.1:1 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 Black (87.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fairfield Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.5 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White2.5%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black87.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
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
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.
Other schools in Henrico County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pocahontas Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
914 reported students
John Rolfe Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
874 reported students
Holman Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
862 reported students
Brookland Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,034 reported students
Hungary Creek Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
834 reported students
Quioccasin Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,053 reported students
Public schools near Fairfield Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Middle · Richmond City Public Schools | 06–08 | 500 | 3.3 mi |
| John Rolfe Middle Middle · Henrico County Public Schools | 06–08 | 874 | 4.8 mi |
| Bell Creek Middle Middle · Hanover County Public Schools | 06–08 | 903 | 5.1 mi |
| Dogwood Middle Middle · Richmond City Public Schools | 06–08 | 371 | 5.6 mi |
| Thomas H. Henderson Middle Middle · Richmond City Public Schools | 06–08 | 430 | 5.9 mi |
| L. Douglas Wilder Middle Middle · Henrico County Public Schools | 06–08 | 758 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Middle
What grades does Fairfield Middle serve?
Fairfield Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Henrico County Public Schools.
How many students attend Fairfield Middle?
Fairfield Middle reported 936 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 950 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fairfield Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 936 students and 65.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fairfield Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fairfield Middle is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Fairfield Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fairfield Middle in?
Fairfield Middle is part of Henrico County Public Schools, based in Henrico, VA, which operates 79 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fairfield Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Martin Luther King Jr. Middle (3.3 mi), John Rolfe Middle (4.8 mi), Bell Creek Middle (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.