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Fairfield 51±¬ÁÏ District 112

806 N 1st St
Fairfield, IL 62837-2458
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 633 students in Fairfield 51±¬ÁÏ District 112. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Fairfield 51±¬ÁÏ District 112 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
633 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fairfield 51±¬ÁÏ District 112, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#411 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
29%
27%
26%
30%
50-54%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,654 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,092 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,654
$22,430
Spending / Student
$12,092
$21,668

Best Fairfield 51±¬ÁÏ District 112 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 W Center St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Gr: 4-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
806 N 1st St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Gr: PK-3 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fairfield 51±¬ÁÏ District 112?
Fairfield 51±¬ÁÏ District 112 manages 2 public schools serving 633 students.
What is the rank of Fairfield 51±¬ÁÏ District 112?
Fairfield 51±¬ÁÏ District 112 is ranked #412 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield 51±¬ÁÏ District 112?
91% of Fairfield 51±¬ÁÏ District 112 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfield 51±¬ÁÏ District 112?
Fairfield 51±¬ÁÏ District 112 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Fairfield 51±¬ÁÏ District 112's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,092 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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