Dwight Elementary School

245 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

245

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dwight Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	11
Black	6
Asian	9
Two or More	17

White
202 (82.4 %)
Two or More
17 (6.9 %)
Hispanic
11 (4.5 %)
Asian
9 (3.7 %)
Black
6 (2.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfield School District
Phone:	(203)255-8312
Website:	http://fairfieldschools.org/schools/dwt/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 48