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Fairfield School District

Connecticut · Public School District
16
Schools
9,093
Students
$28,134
Per-Pupil Spend
+96% nat'l
17.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-35pp vs nat'l
98.8%
Graduation Rate
+12.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Fairfield School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 9,093 students across 16 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,134 is above average for a US public school district. Only 17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 63/100.

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All Schools (16)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Burr Elementary SchoolKG–05352
Dwight Elementary SchoolKG–05245
Holland Hill SchoolKG–05374
Jennings SchoolKG–05262
McKinley SchoolKG–05433
Mill Hill SchoolKG–05404
North Stratfield SchoolKG–05411
Osborn Hill SchoolKG–05441
Riverfield SchoolKG–05391
Sherman SchoolKG–05389
Stratfield SchoolKG–05340
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fairfield Woods Middle School06–08743
Roger Ludlowe Middle School06–08771
Tomlinson Middle School06–08621
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fairfield Ludlowe High School09–121,498
Fairfield Warde High School09–121,418
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,134+96% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
15%
81%
State
15.4%
Local (property tax)
81.3%
Federal
3.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (81%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
9,093
Students
17%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.8%
Opportunity Score63/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.8% graduation rate — 12.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $28,134 per pupil — 96% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 17% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairfield School District?
Fairfield School District has 16 public schools, serving a total of 9,093 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fairfield School District?
The graduation rate is 98.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fairfield School District spend per student?
Fairfield School District spends $28,134 per pupil — 96% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fairfield School District?
17% of students in Fairfield School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fairfield School District?
No, Fairfield School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Fairfield School District serve?
Fairfield School District serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fairfield School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fairfield School District is 63/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.