- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Consolidated School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 090273000535 · New Fairfield, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 13.4:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Meeting House Hill School (946 students)
Consolidated School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Consolidated School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meeting House
Meeting House Hill School
946 students
- New Fairfield
New Fairfield High School
693 students
- This school
Consolidated School
483 students
- New Fairfield
New Fairfield Middle School
464 students
What this shows Consolidated School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Consolidated School compares
Consolidated School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$25,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
Programs
District finance for New Fairfield School District reports $25,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.