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Pence Elementary

PublicGrades 2–4
Fairfield, Iowa · Fairfield Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students339
Student:Teacher13.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch50%
Title INo
Pence
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 356
339
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
50%+8.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Pence Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 2–4 in Fairfield, Iowa. The school enrolls 339 students. It is part of the Fairfield Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span2–4
DistrictFairfield Comm School District
County19101
CityFairfield
ZIP52556
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID191134000698

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment339
White76.9%
Hispanic / Latino8.1%
Black / African American1.5%
Asian7.5%
Two or More Races6.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
76.9%
Hispanic
8.1%
Black
1.5%
Asian
7.5%
Two+
6.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %50%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)