Enrollment
228
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, CT
Dwight Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dwight Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090153000257
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dwight Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dwight Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Fairfield, CT.
School address
District: Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090153000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dwight Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dwight Elementary School
Dwight Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Fairfield, Connecticut, enrolling 228 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.1% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 228 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 70 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Fairfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mckinley School (470 students): Dwight Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12:1 vs 11.8:1).
Fairfield School District also operates Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students) and Fairfield Warde High School (1,308 students) alongside Dwight Elementary 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 Dwight Elementary School compares
Dwight Elementary 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 83% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,785
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.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.5%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Dwight Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield School District, which includes Dwight Elementary School.
$24,785
Per student
+4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 15.4%
Federal 3.3%
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 Dwight Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Ludlowe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Warde High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomlinson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dwight Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mckinley School
Standard public school
470 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Osborn Hill School
Standard public school
446 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
North Stratfield School
Standard public school
408 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Riverfield School
Standard public school
406 students 14:1 students per teacher
Holland Hill School
Standard public school
385 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Sherman School
Standard public school
385 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~228 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dwight Elementary School
How many students attend Dwight Elementary School?
Dwight Elementary School has 228 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dwight Elementary School is 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dwight Elementary School?
6.1% of students at Dwight Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dwight Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dwight Elementary School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dwight Elementary School?
Dwight Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Dwight Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Fairfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fairfield on the city page.
Is Dwight Elementary School a good school?
Dwight Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Fairfield School District?
Besides Dwight Elementary School, Fairfield School District also operates Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students), Fairfield Warde High School (1,308 students), and Roger Ludlowe Middle School (764 students). See the Fairfield School District district page for the complete list.
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