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Jennings School

31 Palm Dr., Fairfield, CT 06824Fairfield School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
262
Students
Total enrolled
$28,134
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 96% vs nat'l
10.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 30% vs nat'l
63/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 25% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 262 students in grades KG–05 in Fairfield, Connecticut.
96% above average funding
District spends $28,134 per pupil, 96% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 63th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Jennings School is a mid-sized elementary in Fairfield, Connecticut, serving grades KG–05 with 262 students. The district invests $28,134 per student — 96% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 13% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 63/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Jennings School

262
Total Students
10.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
13%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution152 male · 110 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility13%
National avg 52% · 35 students
Student Composition
73%
13%
Asian6%
White73%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black1%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090153000261

Academic Outcomes at Jennings School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
63
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 63th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06824

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,134Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$28,134
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,379
Student Support$5,345
Administration$3,376
Operations$4,220
Other$2,813
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $28,134 spent per student, an estimated $12,463 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
15%
81%
State government
15.4%
Local (property tax)
81.3%
Federal programs
3.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $28,134/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (63/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 13% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Osborn Hill SchoolMcKinley SchoolNorth Stratfield SchoolMill Hill School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Roger Ludlowe Middle SchoolFairfield Woods Middle SchoolTomlinson Middle School
↓
High School
Fairfield Ludlowe High SchoolFairfield Warde High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyGreater Bridgeport Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFairfield School District →
Phone: (203)255-8316
NCES ID: 090153000261
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fairfield seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Fairfield School District
High
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
1,498 students · 09–12
● 63 opp15% FRL
High
Fairfield Warde High School
1,418 students · 09–12
● 55 opp25% FRL
Mid
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
771 students · 06–08
● 63 opp8% FRL
Mid
Fairfield Woods Middle School
743 students · 06–08
● 63 opp18% FRL
Mid
Tomlinson Middle School
621 students · 06–08
● 63 opp30% FRL
Elem
Osborn Hill School
441 students · KG–05
● 63 opp5% FRL
Elem
McKinley School
433 students · KG–05
● 55 opp49% FRL
Elem
North Stratfield School
411 students · KG–05
● 55 opp10% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
31 Palm Dr., Fairfield, CT 06824
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.