Excellent
#225 of 990 schools in CT
Top 23% in state
Stratfield School
Elementary School · Fairfield School District · Fairfield, CT
A Fairfield School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1407 Melville Ave., Fairfield, CT 06825
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stratfield School score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Stratfield School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,435/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,744
Median home value
$601,400
Median rent
$1,928/mo
College educated
59.6%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| North Stratfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Mckinley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| A.b. Skane CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 190 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fairfield School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $26,433NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stratfield School is listed in Fairfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stratfield School
Stratfield School is a public elementary school in Fairfield, CT, part of Fairfield School District, serving approximately 339 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stratfield School
What grades does Stratfield School serve?
Stratfield School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Stratfield School?
Stratfield School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratfield School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stratfield School rank in CT?
Stratfield School ranks #225 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Stratfield School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stratfield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Stratfield School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stratfield School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stratfield School a charter school?
No, Stratfield School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stratfield School a Title I school?
No, Stratfield School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stratfield School?
11.5% of students at Stratfield School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (203) 255-8332
- Area population (ZIP 06825)
- 20,992
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06825; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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