- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfield, CT
Fairfield Warde High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Warde High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090153000256
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Warde High School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #2 of 15
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Warde High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Warde High School ranks #2 of 15 public schools in Fairfield, CT.
School address
District: Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090153000256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Fairfield Warde High School held near 1,370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 127.5 → 123.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 090153000256 · Fairfield, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,308 enr · 10.3:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students)
Fairfield Warde High School held near 1,370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 127.5 → 123.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Warde High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield Ludl
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
1,367 students
- This school
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 Warde High School reports 1,308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Warde High School compares
Fairfield Warde 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 47% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,308 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,308
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 7.4%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Fairfield Warde High School is more 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 Warde High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Ludlowe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomlinson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Warde 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 (~1,308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Warde High School
How many students attend Fairfield Warde High School?
Fairfield Warde High School has 1,308 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,418 (2022-23) → 1,370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Warde High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Warde High School is 10.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Warde High School?
19.2% of students at Fairfield Warde High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Warde High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Warde High School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Warde High School?
Fairfield Warde High School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Warde High School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Warde High School ranks #2 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 Warde High School, Fairfield School District also operates Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 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.