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Dwight Elementary School

Summary:

Dwight Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fairfield, Connecticut, serving 245 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 10th out of 497 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dwight Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Mathematics assessments. However, the school has a predominantly white student population (82.45%), which is higher than the racial diversity of nearby schools like Mill Hill School and Long Lots School. Additionally, Dwight Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students (6.94%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the higher percentages at nearby schools, indicating it serves a more affluent community.

One factor that may contribute to Dwight Elementary School's academic success is its low student-teacher ratio of 12.4, which is lower than the nearby schools and the state average. This suggests that students at Dwight Elementary may benefit from more individualized attention and support. Overall, Dwight Elementary School's consistently high academic performance, low diversity, and small class sizes make it a standout elementary school within the Fairfield School District, which is ranked 28th out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1600 Redding Rd.
       Fairfield, CT  06824

(203) 255-8312

District: Fairfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
10th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,639 Help


Students who attend Dwight Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Roger Ludlowe Middle School
High:    Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.4%
Two or more races:
6.9%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.9% Help


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Compare Details Dwight Elementary School ranks better than 98% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfield School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Dwight Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfield School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dwight Elementary School is $22,639, which is the 2nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Fairfield School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dwight Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dwight Elementary School 10th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Dwight Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fairfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield School District 28th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dwight Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dwight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.67 41st 570 92.8%
2007 85.85 6th 568 98.9%
2008 85.45 13th 565 97.7%
2009 82.27 38th 566 93.3%
2010 82.63 40th 579 93.1%
2011 80.90 73rd 565 87.1%
2012 83.67 18th 564 96.8%
2013 84.95 17th 557 96.9%
2015 87.94 50th 551 90.9%
2016 88.47 42nd 518 91.9%
2017 88.32 42nd 519 91.9%
2018 91.41 24th 532 95.5%
2019 89.86 36th 522 93.1%
2021 94.63 10th 538 98.1%
2022 92.92 14th 490 97.1%
2023 92.84 11th 491 97.8%
2024 93.70 10th 497 98.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Dwight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.91 8th 455 98.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Dwight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.36 32nd 262 87.8%
2019 87.27 20th 247 91.9%
2021 90.95 29th 445 93.5%
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Rank History for White students at Dwight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.50 25th 296 91.6%
2019 80.06 46th 295 84.4%
2021 89.78 13th 327 96.0%
2022 89.74 10th 252 96.0%
2023 86.04 12th 262 95.4%
2024 93.84 1st 250 99.6%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dwight Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 461 5 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1989 470 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1990 505 4 8 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 517
1991 496 5 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1992 389 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1993 379 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1994 411 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 497 2 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1996 497 2 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1997 505 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1998 442 2 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1999 462 3 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2000 458 6 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 441 8 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 494 9 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2003 494 9 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2004 491 12 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2005 267 7 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2006 318 7 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2007 308 7 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2008 319 7 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2009 298 5 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2010 286 3 15 12 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2011 274 3 18 14 0 0 5 0 314
2012 247 6 18 15 0 0 5 0 291
2013 239 6 17 13 0 0 3 0 278
2014 257 6 15 19 1 0 8 0 306
2015 272 7 15 16 1 0 8 0 319
2016 287 7 14 16 0 0 11 0 335
2017 277 9 16 21 0 0 14 0 337
2018 270 7 11 17 0 0 9 0 314
2019 245 9 15 16 1 0 12 0 298
2020 225 6 14 12 0 0 17 0 274
2021 215 8 13 12 0 0 18 0 266
2022 209 6 12 14 0 0 14 0 255
2023 202 6 9 11 0 0 17 0 245

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dwight Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 471 26.0 18.1 n/a
1989 479 29.6 16.1 n/a
1990 517 30.7 16.8 n/a
1991 508 31.3 16.2 n/a
1992 396 27.2 14.5 0.8
1993 384 22.0 17.5 0
1994 416 22.5 18.5 0.2
1995 507 28.5 17.8 1.2
1996 507 28.5 17.8 1.2
1997 513 30.8 16.7 0.4
1998 451 27.8 16.2 0.4
1999 479 30.2 15.9 0.8
2000 483 31.2 15.5 1.2
2001 468 34.1 13.7 n/a
2002 524 35.4 14.8 1.1
2003 524 35.4 14.8 1.1
2004 525 36.7 14.3 1.1
2005 282 21.3 13.2 n/a
2006 335 21.8 15.4 1.2
2007 326 24.5 13.3 1.5
2008 340 25.4 13.4 0.6
2009 322 28.8 13.1 2.2
2010 316 23.3 13.5 2.2
2011 314 25.1 12.5 2.2
2012 291 23.7 12.2 2.1
2013 278 24.9 11.1 3.2
2014 306 23.8 12.8 2.9
2015 319 24.0 13.2 4.4
2016 335 27.0 12.4 4.2
2017 337 26.4 12.7 4.2
2018 314 26.6 11.7 4.5
2019 298 25.4 11.7 5.7
2020 274 23.8 11.4 4.7
2021 266 20.5 12.9 6
2022 255 20.1 12.6 5.9
2023 245 19.7 12.4 6.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dwight Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 471 26.0 18.1 n/a
1989 479 29.6 16.1 n/a
1990 517 30.7 16.8 n/a
1991 508 31.3 16.2 n/a
1992 396 27.2 14.5 0.8
1993 384 22.0 17.5 0
1994 416 22.5 18.5 0.2
1995 507 28.5 17.8 1.2
1996 507 28.5 17.8 1.2
1997 513 30.8 16.7 0.4
1998 451 27.8 16.2 0.4
1999 479 30.2 15.9 0.8
2000 483 31.2 15.5 1.2
2001 468 34.1 13.7 n/a
2002 524 35.4 14.8 1.1
2003 524 35.4 14.8 1.1
2004 525 36.7 14.3 1.1
2005 282 21.3 13.2 n/a
2006 335 21.8 15.4 1.2
2007 326 24.5 13.3 1.5
2008 340 25.4 13.4 0.6
2009 322 28.8 13.1 2.2
2010 316 23.3 13.5 2.2
2011 314 25.1 12.5 2.2
2012 291 23.7 12.2 2.1
2013 278 24.9 11.1 3.2
2014 306 23.8 12.8 2.9
2015 319 24.0 13.2 4.4
2016 335 27.0 12.4 4.2
2017 337 26.4 12.7 4.2
2018 314 26.6 11.7 4.5
2019 298 25.4 11.7 5.7
2020 274 23.8 11.4 4.7
2021 266 20.5 12.9 6
2022 255 20.1 12.6 5.9
2023 245 19.7 12.4 6.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dwight Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,571
2019 $18,715
2020 $19,641
2021 $21,562
2022 $22,659
2023 $22,639

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dwight Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 36th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 11th of 491 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dwight Elementary School)78.883
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield School District)76.471.5
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dwight Elementary School)90.487.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfield School District)8174.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dwight Elementary School)85.776.9
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield School District)76.573.6
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dwight Elementary School)78.692.3
 13.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield School District)7374.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dwight Elementary School)87.589.6
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield School District)81.776.7
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dwight Elementary School)7583.3
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield School District)72.272.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students298245
 17.8%
African American96
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian159
 40%
Hispanic1611
 31.3%
Pacific Islander00
White245202
 17.6%
Two or More Races1217
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.7%6.9%
 1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dwight Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 245 students attended Dwight Elementary School.

Students who attend Dwight Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roger Ludlowe Middle School
High : Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Students at Dwight Elementary School are 82% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

Yes! Dwight Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 10th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools.


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