Enrollment
464
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Fairfield, CT
New Fairfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Fairfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090273001224
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Fairfield Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in New Fairfield · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Fairfield Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Fairfield Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in New Fairfield, CT.
School address
District: New Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090273001224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Fairfield Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Fairfield Middle School
New Fairfield Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in New Fairfield, Connecticut, enrolling 464 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 282 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 155 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New Fairfield School District also operates Meeting House Hill School (946 students) and New Fairfield High School (693 students) alongside New Fairfield Middle 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 New Fairfield Middle School compares
New Fairfield Middle 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 63% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, New Fairfield Middle 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 New Fairfield Middle 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 New Fairfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting House Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Fairfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Consolidated School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Fairfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle 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 (~464 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New Fairfield Middle School
How many students attend New Fairfield Middle School?
New Fairfield Middle School has 464 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Fairfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Fairfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Fairfield Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% 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 New Fairfield Middle School?
13.6% of students at New Fairfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Fairfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Fairfield Middle School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in New Fairfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Fairfield Middle School?
New Fairfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Fairfield Middle School rank among public schools in New Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, New Fairfield Middle School ranks #2 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 New Fairfield Middle School a good school?
New Fairfield Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 New Fairfield Middle School, New Fairfield School District also operates Meeting House Hill School (946 students), New Fairfield High School (693 students), and Consolidated School (483 students). See the New Fairfield School District district page for the complete list.
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