Fairfield School District
- 785 UNQUOWA RD
- FAIRFIELD, CT 06825
- (203) 255-8371
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 92.6% | 82.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $15,824 | $14,642 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.3 | 11.7 |
| Number of Schools | 17 | - |
| Number of Students | 9,956 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 878 | - |
District Test Scores
CAPT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.3% | 78.8% | |
| 2009 | 93.3% | 78.4% | |
| 2008 | 94.7% | 79.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.3% | 82.9% | |
| 2009 | 94.9% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 82.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.7% | 81.5% | |
| 2009 | 93.1% | 78.4% | |
| 2008 | 95.1% | 80.5% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.2% | 86.2% | |
| 2009 | 95.7% | 86.5% | |
| 2008 | 96.8% | 88.2% | |
CMT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.5% | 83.6% | |
| 2009 | 93.6% | 82.8% | |
| 2008 | 91.9% | 80.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.1% | 72.3% | |
| 2009 | 85.3% | 71.1% | |
| 2008 | 87.4% | 68.4% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.2% | 80.3% | |
| 2009 | 92.5% | 83.2% | |
| 2008 | 91.4% | 82.9% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.2% | 85.2% | |
| 2009 | 94.1% | 84.6% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 81.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.8% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 88.3% | 74.4% | |
| 2008 | 88.2% | 69.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.6% | 86.5% | |
| 2009 | 93.9% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.9% | 84.8% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.5% | 87.8% | |
| 2009 | 93.9% | 85.9% | |
| 2008 | 93.8% | 83.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.7% | 75.4% | |
| 2009 | 92.1% | 77.7% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 74.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.1% | 82.5% | |
| 2009 | 93.9% | 82.9% | |
| 2008 | 94.2% | 81.1% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.5% | 87.3% | |
| 2009 | 95.5% | 86.5% | |
| 2008 | 96.1% | 85.7% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.6% | 88.2% | |
| 2009 | 95.7% | 86.8% | |
| 2008 | 94.3% | 84.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.4% | 85.5% | |
| 2009 | 90.1% | 80.3% | |
| 2008 | 90.9% | 77.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.5% | 85.5% | |
| 2009 | 95.2% | 83.1% | |
| 2008 | 94.1% | 82.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.6% | 87.4% | |
| 2009 | 96.3% | 85.7% | |
| 2008 | 93.8% | 82.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.6% | 85.3% | |
| 2009 | 92.9% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 79.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 79.7% | |
| 2009 | 91.7% | 80.9% | |
| 2008 | 89.5% | 80.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.5% | 86.6% | |
| 2009 | 94.7% | 84.5% | |
| 2008 | 94.5% | 81.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.7% | 82.6% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 92.5% | 77.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.1% | 76.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.6% | 76.6% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 75.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.1% | 80.6% | |
| 2009 | 91.7% | 83.7% | |
| 2008 | 93.1% | 82.7% | |
Source: CT Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,956 | 11.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 175 |
| Kindergarten Students | 722 |
| 1st Grade Students | 798 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 753 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 853 |
| 4th Grade Students | 826 |
| 5th Grade Students | 820 |
| 6th Grade Students | 855 |
| 7th Grade Students | 766 |
| 8th Grade Students | 790 |
| 9th Grade Students | 701 |
| 10th Grade Students | 700 |
| 11th Grade Students | 639 |
| 12th Grade Students | 643 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 557 |
| Hispanic | 609 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 257 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 8,610 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5,073 |
| Female | 4,968 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 878 | 11.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 1 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 43 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 543 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 266 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 25 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 219 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 40 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 20 |
| Elementary | 7 |
| Secondary | 13 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 21 |
| Library Support Staff | 16 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 462 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 62 |
| School Administrators | - |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 32 |
| Student Support Services | 25 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 335 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $175,807,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $153,431,000 | 87.3% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $150,704,000 | 85.7% |
| School Lunch | $2,639,000 | 1.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $49,000 | 0.03% |
| Rents and Royalties | $39,000 | 0.02% |
| Total State Revenues | $19,163,000 | 10.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $523,000 | 0.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $5,330,000 | 3.0% |
| School Lunch Programs | $27,000 | 0.02% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $741,000 | 0.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $73,000 | 0.04% |
| Other Programs | $308,000 | 0.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $12,161,000 | 6.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,213,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $329,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,303,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $161,000 | 0.09% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $25,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $7,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $66,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $30,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $288,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Other | $4,000 | 0.00% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $154,709,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $90,110,000 | 58.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $59,638,000 | 38.5% |
| Student Support | $11,392,000 | 6.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $9,121,000 | 5.2% |
| General Administration Support | $1,556,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $9,668,000 | 5.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $16,287,000 | 9.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $7,206,000 | 4.1% |
| Other Support Services | $4,408,000 | 2.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,961,000 | 3.2% |
| Food Services | $3,009,000 | 1.7% |
| Enterprise Operations | $1,952,000 | 1.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 92.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 616 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 35 | 1.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Fairfield School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 17
- Students: 9,956
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 878
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BURR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1960 Burr St
Fairfield, CT Public | PK-5 | 419 | 14.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DWIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1600 Redding Rd
Fairfield, CT Public | KG-5 | 316 | 13.6 |  Review This School |
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| FAIRFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
755 Melville Ave
Fairfield, CT Public | PK | 135 | 25.0 | Review This School |
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| FAIRFIELD LUDLOWE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
785 Unquowa Rd
Fairfield, CT Public | 9-12 | 1,452 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| FAIRFIELD WARDE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
755 Melville Avenue
Fairfield, CT Public | 9-12 | 1,231 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| FAIRFIELD WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1115 Fairfield Woods Rd
Fairfield, CT Public | 6-8 | 672 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| HOLLAND HILL SCHOOL | ||||
200 Meadowcroft Rd
Fairfield, CT Public | KG-5 | 335 | 13.0 |  4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| JENNINGS SCHOOL | ||||
31 Palm Dr
Fairfield, CT Public | KG-5 | 352 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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| MCKINLEY SCHOOL | ||||
60 Thompson St
Fairfield, CT Public | PK-5 | 451 | 11.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MILL HILL SCHOOL | ||||
635 Mill Hill Terrace
Fairfield, CT Public | KG-5 | 478 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| NORTH STRATFIELD SCHOOL | ||||
190 Putting Green Rd
Fairfield, CT Public | KG-5 | 478 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| OSBORN HILL SCHOOL | ||||
760 Stillson Rd
Fairfield, CT Public | KG-5 | 551 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RIVERFIELD SCHOOL | ||||
1625 Mill Plain Rd
Fairfield, CT Public | KG-5 | 466 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| ROGER LUDLOWE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
689 Unquowa Rd
Fairfield, CT Public | 6-8 | 966 | 12.2 | Review This School |
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| SHERMAN SCHOOL | ||||
250 Fern St
Fairfield, CT Public | KG-5 | 474 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| STRATFIELD SCHOOL | ||||
1407 Melville Ave
Fairfield, CT Public | KG-5 | 492 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| TOMLINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
200 Unquowa Rd
Fairfield, CT Public | 6-8 | 773 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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