Enrollment
946
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+86% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meeting House Hill School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meeting House Hill School
Meeting House Hill School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in New Fairfield, Connecticut, enrolling 946 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Connecticut schools and 86% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 93% of state schools at 946 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #54.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New Fairfield School District also operates New Fairfield High School (693 students) and Consolidated School (483 students) alongside Meeting House Hill 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 Meeting House Hill School compares
Meeting House Hill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,071
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Fairfield School District, which includes Meeting House Hill School.
$25,071
Per student
+5%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.9%
State 20.7%
Federal 3.4%
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 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
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~946 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Fairfield on the city page.
Is Meeting House Hill School a good school?
Meeting House Hill School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools. 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 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.
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