Enrollment
483
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Fairfield, CT
Consolidated School
Federal NCES profile for Consolidated School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090273000535
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Consolidated School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in New Fairfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Consolidated School has class sizes larger than 80% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Consolidated School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New Fairfield, CT.
School address
District: New Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090273000535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Consolidated School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Consolidated School
Consolidated School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Fairfield, Connecticut, enrolling 483 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 483 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 264 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New Fairfield School District also operates Meeting House Hill School (946 students) and New Fairfield High School (693 students) alongside Consolidated School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Consolidated School compares
Consolidated School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,071
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Fairfield School District, which includes Consolidated School.
$25,071
Per student
+5%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.9%
State 20.7%
Federal 3.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Consolidated School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting House Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Fairfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Fairfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Consolidated School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Consolidated School
How many students attend Consolidated School?
Consolidated School has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Fairfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Consolidated School?
The student-teacher ratio at Consolidated School is 13.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Consolidated School?
11.0% of students at Consolidated School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Consolidated School?
Consolidated School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Consolidated School rank among public schools in New Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Consolidated School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New Fairfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Fairfield on the city page.
Is Consolidated School a good school?
Consolidated School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Fairfield School District?
Besides Consolidated School, New Fairfield School District also operates Meeting House Hill School (946 students), New Fairfield High School (693 students), and New Fairfield Middle School (464 students). See the New Fairfield School District district page for the complete list.
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