Meeting House Hill School

www.newfairfieldschools.org/mhh/

458 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

458

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meeting House Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	72
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	2

White
361 (78.8 %)
Hispanic
72 (15.7 %)
Two or More
13 (2.8 %)
Black
7 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	New Fairfield School District
Phone:	(203)312-5905
Website:	http://www.newfairfieldschools.org/mhh/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Grade 3 156

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 168