Burr Elementary School

1960 Burr St.
Fairfield, CT 06824

352 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Burr Elementary School, located at 1960 Burr Street in Fairfield, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Fairfield Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and dedication to preparing children for success in their future academic endeavors.

The curriculum at Burr Elementary is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Fairfield school district, incorporating a blend of core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—alongside opportunities for creative and physical education. With a focus on inclusive practices and differentiated instruction, the school strives to meet the unique needs of every learner. Families interested in learning more about the school’s daily operations, calendar, or educational initiatives can find detailed information on their official website at [http://fairfieldschools.org/schools/burr/](http://fairfieldschools.org/schools/burr/).

352

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burr Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	36
Black	8
Asian	23
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

White
251 (71.3 %)
Hispanic
36 (10.2 %)
Two or More
32 (9.1 %)
Asian
23 (6.5 %)
Black
8 (2.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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)255-7385
Website:	http://fairfieldschools.org/schools/burr/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 52

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 54