Fairfield School District

Fairfield School District is a suburban school system in Connecticut's Greater Bridgeport Planning Region serving 9,139 students across 16 schools. The district experienced a 1.7% enrollment decline in the prior year, reflecting modest demographic shifts common to established suburban districts.

Academically, Fairfield demonstrates performance above state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 72.4% compared to the state average of 50.1%, while reading proficiency reaches 72.5% against the state average of 55.5%. The graduation rate of 94.7% exceeds Connecticut's average of 90.6%.

The student body composition reflects moderate diversity and support needs. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 17.7% of enrollment, English learners account for 3.8%, and students with disabilities represent 19.6%. Chronic absenteeism is 8.8%, indicating attendance challenges affecting less than one in ten students.

The district operates 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $24,113 marginally exceeds the state average of $23,243, suggesting adequate resource allocation relative to peers. The data does not include specific teacher count information, limiting full analysis of staffing patterns and class sizes.

Overall, Fairfield represents a relatively stable suburban district with academic performance notably higher than state averages, though recent enrollment decline warrants monitoring for potential fiscal implications.