- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Fairfield, CT
Meeting House Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Meeting House Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090273001195
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meeting House Hill School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in New Fairfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Meeting House Hill School has class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meeting House Hill School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in New Fairfield, CT.
School address
District: New Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090273001195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Meeting House Hill School shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 090273001195 · New Fairfield, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
946 enr · 22.5:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: New Fairfield High School (693 students)
Meeting House Hill School shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Meeting House Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Meeting House Hill School
946 students
- New Fairfield
New Fairfield High School
693 students
- Consolidated S
Consolidated School
483 students
- New Fairfield
New Fairfield Middle School
464 students
What this shows Meeting House Hill School reports 946 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meeting House Hill School compares
Meeting House Hill School is a shrinking 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 86% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 64% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 946 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
946
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 98% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Meeting House Hill School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Meeting House Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Fairfield High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Consolidated School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Fairfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meeting House Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~946 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meeting House Hill School
How many students attend Meeting House Hill School?
Meeting House Hill School has 946 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Fairfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meeting House Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meeting House Hill School is 22.5:1, which is 86% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meeting House Hill School?
13.1% of students at Meeting House Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meeting House Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Meeting House Hill School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in New Fairfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meeting House Hill School?
Meeting House Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Meeting House Hill School rank among public schools in New Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Meeting House Hill School ranks #3 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 Meeting House Hill School, New Fairfield School District also operates New Fairfield High School (693 students), Consolidated School (483 students), and New Fairfield Middle School (464 students). See the New Fairfield School District district page for the complete list.