Fairfield School District

District Spending

The Fairfield School District spends $15,878 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 39% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Fairfield School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CT state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Fairfield School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Fairfield School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Fairfield School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.