- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southport, CT
Mill Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Mill Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090153000263
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Hill School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 371
- students enrolled
Mill Hill School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090153000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mill Hill School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 090153000263 · Southport, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 12.4:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students)
Mill Hill School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Mill Hill 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 371
Mill Hill School
371 students
What this shows Mill Hill School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mill Hill School compares
Mill Hill 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 78% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.9%
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 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 4.9%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Mill Hill 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 Mill Hill 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 | Higher economic need | Lower 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 Mill Hill 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
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mill Hill School
How many students attend Mill Hill School?
Mill Hill School has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Hill School is 12.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mill Hill School?
7.9% of students at Mill Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mill Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Mill Hill School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Southport, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Hill School?
Mill Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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).
What other schools are in Fairfield School District?
Besides Mill Hill 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.