MEETING HOUSE HILL SCHOOL
Meeting House Hill School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Fairfield School District school district, located in New Fairfield, CT with about 459 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Meeting House Hill 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.
Meeting House Hill School (MHHS) is a public elementary school located in New Fairfield, Connecticut, serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the New Fairfield Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By focusing on the transitional years between primary and middle school, MHHS aims to help students build essential study habits, critical thinking skills, and a sense of community responsibility.
The school is known for its collaborative approach, involving staff, students, and parents to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the core curriculum—which includes language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—the school provides various opportunities for enrichment through its specials programs and extracurricular activities. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of middle school, Meeting House Hill School strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere where each child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Meeting House Hill School at (203) 312-5905 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Fairfield, CT 06812-2525
(203) 312-5905
MEETING HOUSE HILL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Fairfield, CT with about 459 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Fairfield School District
- Total Students:
- 459
- Teachers:
- 37.75
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance 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 459 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MEETING HOUSE HILL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.