Fairfield School District

The Fairfield School District is located in Fairfield, CT and includes 17 schools that serve 9,496 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Fairfield School District spends $14,419 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 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CT state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Fairfield School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Fairfield School District, 10% 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.