Enrollment
406
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, CT
Riverfield School
Federal NCES profile for Riverfield School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090153000267
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverfield School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Connecticut schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 3.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverfield School has class sizes larger than 85% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverfield School ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Fairfield, CT.
School address
District: Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090153000267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverfield School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverfield School
Riverfield School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Fairfield, Connecticut, enrolling 406 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.8% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Connecticut average.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 190 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Fairfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mckinley School (470 students): Riverfield School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 11.8:1).
Fairfield School District also operates Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students) and Fairfield Warde High School (1,308 students) alongside Riverfield 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 Riverfield School compares
Riverfield 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.8% | ▼ 90% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 85% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,785
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
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.
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 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Riverfield School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield School District, which includes Riverfield School.
$24,785
Per student
+4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 15.4%
Federal 3.3%
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 Riverfield 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 Riverfield School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- 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
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
Burr Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverfield School
How many students attend Riverfield School?
Riverfield School has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverfield School is 14:1, which is 16% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverfield School?
3.8% of students at Riverfield School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverfield School?
The largest demographic group at Riverfield School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverfield School?
Riverfield School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Riverfield School rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverfield School ranks #6 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.
Is Riverfield School a good school?
Riverfield School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Fairfield School District?
Besides Riverfield 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.
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