IAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Pence Elementary — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Fairfield, Iowa|Fairfield Comm School District

Fairfield, IA 52556

School Profile

Grades
2–4
Enrollment
339
Student:Teacher
13:1
Locale
Town
Econ. Disadvantaged
50.4%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
57%
17th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
53%
22th percentile in IA
Chronic Absenteeism
7.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.9:1
Near average in IA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,640
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 9%State 47%Local 44%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$178,902
+5.6% YoY
Fairfield, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

317
Current enrollment
Stable(-3% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Pence Elementary

Pence Elementary currently enrolls 339 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IA.

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