- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfield, CT
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Ludlowe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090153001379
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Ludlowe High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #9 of 15
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Ludlowe High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Ludlowe High School ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Fairfield, CT.
School address
District: Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090153001379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Fairfield Ludlowe High School held near 1,489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 140.5 → 122.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090153001379 · Fairfield, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,367 enr · 9.8:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Warde High School (1,308 students)
Fairfield Ludlowe High School held near 1,489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 140.5 → 122.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Ludlowe High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
1,367 students
- Fairfield Ward
Fairfield Warde High School
1,308 students
- Roger Ludlowe
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
764 students
- Fairfield Wood
Fairfield Woods Middle School
715 students
- Tomlinson Midd
Tomlinson Middle School
584 students
- Mckinley Schoo 470
Mckinley School
470 students
What this shows Fairfield Ludlowe High School reports 1,367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Ludlowe High School compares
Fairfield Ludlowe High 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,367 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,367
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,627
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Fairfield Ludlowe High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield School District reports $25,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield Ludlowe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Warde High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomlinson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Ludlowe High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Fairfield
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Ludlowe High School
How many students attend Fairfield Ludlowe High School?
Fairfield Ludlowe High School has 1,367 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,498 (2022-23) → 1,489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Ludlowe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Ludlowe High School is 9.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 38% 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 Fairfield Ludlowe High School?
10.8% of students at Fairfield Ludlowe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Ludlowe High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Ludlowe High School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Ludlowe High School?
Fairfield Ludlowe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairfield Ludlowe High School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Ludlowe High School ranks #9 of 15 public 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 public schools in Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield School District?
Besides Fairfield Ludlowe High School, Fairfield School District also operates Fairfield Warde High School (1,308 students), Roger Ludlowe Middle School (764 students), and Fairfield Woods Middle School (715 students). See the Fairfield School District district page for the complete list.