A−
New Fairfield School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves New Fairfield.
Students
2,103
Schools
3
Spent per student
$25,398
CT $25,892
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
19%
What stands out about New Fairfield School District
- School Grade A−: better than 75% of Connecticut districts
- Math proficiency 16 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 9 pts above the state
- 12 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 26.4% since 2020
Test scores vs. CT
2020–21Math proficiency53%
State average 37.4%
Reading / language arts66%
State average 50.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 88.2%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$25,398 per student · 2% below CT
Spending
Classroom instruction 56%Support & administration 41%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 74%State 24%Federal 2%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,664’20
1,624’21
1,636’22
1,629’23
2,103’24
Up 26.4% since 2020.
Students
White 73%Hispanic 19%Two or more races 3%Black 2%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.