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#602 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 46% in state

Fairfield Schools

School · Fairfield · Langdon, KS

A school in Langdon, KS where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

16115 South Langdon Road, Langdon, KS 67583

  • Math 24% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.52 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.7% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.6% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$19,825
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Fairfield Schools score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 43 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Fairfield Schools sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 2Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low242/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,068

Median home value

$69,200

Median rent

$628/mo

College educated

31.2%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67583; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Fairfield

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$19,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fairfield Schools is listed in Fairfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fairfield Schools

Fairfield Schools is a public school in Langdon, KS, part of Fairfield, serving approximately 273 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fairfield Schools

What grades does Fairfield Schools serve?

Fairfield Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Fairfield Schools?

Fairfield Schools has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Schools?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Schools is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fairfield Schools rank in KS?

Fairfield Schools ranks #602 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Fairfield Schools's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairfield Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fairfield Schools?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield Schools has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Fairfield Schools a charter school?

No, Fairfield Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fairfield Schools a Title I school?

No, Fairfield Schools is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield Schools?

49.8% of students at Fairfield Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Reno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 67583)
799
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
51.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67583; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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