RIVERFIELD SCHOOL
Riverfield School is a public elementary school that is part of the Fairfield School District school district, located in Fairfield, CT with about 413 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Riverfield School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Riverfield School, located on Mill Plain Road in Fairfield, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Fairfield Public Schools district, it is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its strong sense of community, where educators, parents, and students work together to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
Beyond its core curriculum, Riverfield integrates a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to help students reach their full potential. The school leverages its resources to provide a well-rounded educational experience, focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and character education. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and active parent involvement, Riverfield School aims to prepare its students not only for success in their future academic endeavors but also to be thoughtful and responsible members of the wider community.
For more information, contact Riverfield School at (203) 255-8328 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8328
RIVERFIELD SCHOOL is a public school in Fairfield, CT with about 413 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fairfield School District
- Total Students:
- 413
- Teachers:
- 30.9
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 413 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERFIELD SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.