DWIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dwight Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Fairfield School District school district, located in Fairfield, CT with about 314 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Dwight Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dwight Elementary School, located in the Greenfield Hill area of Fairfield, Connecticut, is a neighborhood-centered public school that serves students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Fairfield Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school is known for its strong sense of community, often characterized by active parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and families.

Academically, Dwight focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills while integrating technology to prepare students for future learning. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages a well-rounded education by offering various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to help students grow as responsible citizens. By prioritizing an inclusive culture and high standards for achievement, Dwight Elementary strives to ensure that every student feels valued and adequately challenged throughout their formative years.

For more information, contact Dwight Elementary School at (203) 255-8312 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1600 Redding Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
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DWIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fairfield, CT with about 314 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
314
Teachers:
26.65
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 314 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DWIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.0%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Asian
3.5%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black or African American
2.2%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.