- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, CT
Jennings School
Federal NCES profile for Jennings School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090153000261
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jennings School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jennings School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Fairfield, CT.
School address
District: Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090153000261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Jennings School grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 090153000261 · Fairfield, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 11.7:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students)
Jennings School grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Jennings School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield Ludl
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
- This school 280
Jennings School
280 students
What this shows Jennings School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jennings School compares
Jennings School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
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.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Jennings School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
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 Jennings 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 | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Jennings School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jennings School
How many students attend Jennings School?
Jennings School has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennings School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jennings School is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% 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 Jennings School?
10.7% of students at Jennings School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jennings School?
The largest demographic group at Jennings School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jennings School?
Jennings School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Jennings School rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Fairfield School District?
Besides Jennings 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.