Is Riverfield School a good school?

Riverfield School ranks 84 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Riverfield School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Riverfield School.

What is the racial makeup of Riverfield School?

Students at Riverfield School are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Riverfield School attend?

Students who attend Riverfield School usually go on to attend: Middle : Roger Ludlowe Middle School High : Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Riverfield School

Summary:

Riverfield School is a public elementary school in Fairfield, Connecticut, serving 391 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Fairfield School District and the state of Connecticut in academic performance, ranking in the top 15% of elementary schools in the state.

Riverfield School stands out for its strong academic metrics, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to district and state averages. For example, 76.8% of 3rd graders at Riverfield School were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 68.6% in the district and 45.9% in the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 13.4 students per teacher, which can contribute to more personalized attention and support for students. Additionally, Riverfield School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.2% to 4.09%, significantly lower than nearby schools like Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy (85.06%) and McKinley School (49.19%).

The consistent academic excellence and favorable demographics of Riverfield School suggest that the school may have access to more resources and funding compared to schools serving more economically disadvantaged populations. This presents an opportunity for the Fairfield School District to leverage Riverfield's strengths and share best practices to improve educational outcomes for all students in the area.

Detail:

Public K-5

1625 Mill Plain Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824

(203) 255-8328

District: Fairfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
84^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,995

Students who attend Riverfield School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 391

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverfield School ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 8^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfield School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.9%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Fairfield School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverfield School is 13.4, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Fairfield School District! (See more...)

Compare Riverfield School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverfield School is $18,995. 9 elementary schools in the Fairfield School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverfield School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverfield School 84^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Riverfield 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 28^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Riverfield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	83.38	49^th	570	91.4%
2007	82.08	53^rd	568	90.7%
2008	80.64	80^th	565	85.8%
2009	76.19	142^nd	566	74.9%
2010	78.50	112^th	579	80.7%
2011	73.55	183^rd	565	67.6%
2012	75.14	153^rd	564	72.9%
2013	81.18	71^st	557	87.3%
2015	85.98	69^th	551	87.5%
2016	87.86	47^th	518	90.9%
2017	85.26	69^th	519	86.7%
2018	91.29	25^th	532	95.3%
2019	91.05	27^th	522	94.8%
2021	95.25	7^th	538	98.7%
2022	91.60	24^th	490	95.1%
2023	89.18	43^rd	491	91.2%
2024	83.53	84^th	497	83.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Riverfield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	83.85	36^th	259	86.1%
2019	84.39	30^th	242	87.6%
2021	91.78	25^th	455	94.5%
2023	87.92	13^th	230	94.3%
2024	75.35	75^th	237	68.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Riverfield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	87.59	18^th	262	93.1%
2019	87.26	21^st	247	91.5%
2021	94.88	6^th	445	98.7%
2022	79.46	54^th	232	76.7%
2023	78.49	56^th	231	75.8%
2024	66.45	105^th	233	54.9%

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Rank History for White students at Riverfield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	85.22	27^th	296	90.9%
2019	84.70	26^th	295	91.2%
2021	87.71	19^th	327	94.2%
2022	81.85	33^rd	252	86.9%
2023	77.42	49^th	262	81.3%
2024	65.89	93^rd	250	62.8%

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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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverfield School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	364	8	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	378
1989	352	0	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	362
1990	354	1	11	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	366
1991	373	2	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	390
1992	371	1	15	3	0	n/a	n/a	390
1993	369	2	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	387
1994	397	3	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	416
1995	441	2	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	455
1996	441	2	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	455
1997	467	0	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	476
1998	362	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	365
1999	361	7	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	372
2000	359	7	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	376
2001	369	11	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	389
2002	370	10	13	6	1	n/a	n/a	400
2003	370	10	13	6	1	n/a	n/a	400
2004	360	11	16	6	1	n/a	n/a	394
2005	388	10	16	7	1	n/a	n/a	422
2006	474	10	22	8	1	n/a	n/a	515
2007	440	8	18	10	1	n/a	n/a	477
2008	437	5	19	12	0	n/a	n/a	473
2009	444	5	15	14	0	n/a	n/a	478
2010	428	3	17	18	0	n/a	n/a	466
2011	406	4	11	17	1	0	12	451
2012	366	11	13	15	2	0	12	419
2013	356	10	14	13	1	0	15	409
2014	352	6	13	12	2	0	14	399
2015	349	4	14	15	2	0	14	398
2016	357	2	22	15	0	0	12	408
2017	366	1	23	21	0	0	14	425
2018	350	2	17	25	0	0	19	413
2019	339	2	20	27	0	0	18	406
2020	341	2	17	26	0	0	20	406
2021	305	2	17	22	0	0	19	365
2022	306	2	16	30	0	0	21	375
2023	324	3	12	34	0	0	18	391

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 Riverfield School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	378	25.0	15.1	n/a
1989	362	24.4	14.8	n/a
1990	366	25.0	14.6	n/a
1991	390	25.7	15.1	n/a
1992	390	23.6	16.5	1.8
1993	387	21.2	18.3	0
1994	416	23.2	17.9	2.2
1995	455	27.5	16.5	1.3
1996	455	27.5	16.5	1.3
1997	476	29.9	15.9	0.6
1998	365	27.6	13.2	2.2
1999	372	26.7	13.9	4.3
2000	376	27.1	13.9	3.7
2001	389	29.5	13.2	n/a
2002	400	30.9	12.9	2
2003	400	30.9	12.9	2
2004	394	30.6	12.9	3.8
2005	422	27.0	15.6	n/a
2006	515	29.8	17.3	3.7
2007	477	30.3	15.7	3.6
2008	473	32.5	14.6	2.1
2009	478	35.5	15.2	2.9
2010	466	30.4	15.3	3.6
2011	451	30.5	14.7	4.7
2012	419	29.0	14.4	5.3
2013	409	31.0	13.1	6.1
2014	399	30.1	13.2	4.8
2015	398	28.0	14.2	4
2016	408	28.0	14.5	3.9
2017	425	29.4	14.4	2.8
2018	413	30.9	13.3	2.2
2019	406	33.1	12.2	4.4
2020	406	32.7	12.4	5.7
2021	365	27.0	13.4	3.8
2022	375	28.9	12.9	3.2
2023	391	29.0	13.4	4.1

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 Riverfield School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	378	25.0	15.1	n/a
1989	362	24.4	14.8	n/a
1990	366	25.0	14.6	n/a
1991	390	25.7	15.1	n/a
1992	390	23.6	16.5	1.8
1993	387	21.2	18.3	0
1994	416	23.2	17.9	2.2
1995	455	27.5	16.5	1.3
1996	455	27.5	16.5	1.3
1997	476	29.9	15.9	0.6
1998	365	27.6	13.2	2.2
1999	372	26.7	13.9	4.3
2000	376	27.1	13.9	3.7
2001	389	29.5	13.2	n/a
2002	400	30.9	12.9	2
2003	400	30.9	12.9	2
2004	394	30.6	12.9	3.8
2005	422	27.0	15.6	n/a
2006	515	29.8	17.3	3.7
2007	477	30.3	15.7	3.6
2008	473	32.5	14.6	2.1
2009	478	35.5	15.2	2.9
2010	466	30.4	15.3	3.6
2011	451	30.5	14.7	4.7
2012	419	29.0	14.4	5.3
2013	409	31.0	13.1	6.1
2014	399	30.1	13.2	4.8
2015	398	28.0	14.2	4
2016	408	28.0	14.5	3.9
2017	425	29.4	14.4	2.8
2018	413	30.9	13.3	2.2
2019	406	33.1	12.2	4.4
2020	406	32.7	12.4	5.7
2021	365	27.0	13.4	3.8
2022	375	28.9	12.9	3.2
2023	391	29.0	13.4	4.1

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 Riverfield School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,788
2019	$17,288
2020	$17,243
2021	$18,409
2022	$19,197
2023	$18,995

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverfield School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 27^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 43^rd of 491 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverfield School)	84.1	76.7	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield School District)	76.4	71.5	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverfield School)	88.4	81.7	6.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfield School District)	81	74.9	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverfield School)	90.7	82.4	8.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield School District)	76.5	73.6	2.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverfield School)	77.3	78.3	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield School District)	73	74.4	1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverfield School)	86.3	75.7	10.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield School District)	81.7	76.7	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverfield School)	79.5	72.9	6.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield School District)	72.2	72.1	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	406	391	3.7%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	20	12	40%
Hispanic	27	34	25.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	339	324	4.4%
Two or More Races	18	18
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.4%	4.1%	0.3%

Schools Near Riverfield School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)						SBAC Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Riverfield School	Public	K-5	1625 Mill Plain Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8328	391	29	13.4	4.1%	324 (82.9%)	3 (0.8%)	34 (8.7%)	12 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	83.5	84^th of 497 public elementary schools	83.1%		89.2	43^rd of 491 public elementary schools	91.2%	41	66.2		76.8	72.1	75.0				76.8	78.7	66.2				$18,995
Osborn Hill School	Public	K-5	760 Stillson Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8340	441	38	11.4	4.8%	344 (78.0%)	6 (1.4%)	37 (8.4%)	24 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.8%)	87	51^st of 497 public elementary schools	89.7%		87.3	59^th of 491 public elementary schools	88.0%	8	87.3			82.6	81.0				68.1	72.5	77.8				$21,078
Mill Hill School	Public	K-5	635 Mill Hill Terrace	Southport	06890	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8320	404	31	13.1	9.9%	323 (80.0%)	3 (0.7%)	31 (7.7%)	22 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.9%)	84.7	77^th of 497 public elementary schools	84.5%		89.6	40^th of 491 public elementary schools	91.9%	37	76.3		68.8	83.9	78.7				65.6	78.6	69.7				$19,801
Holland Hill School	Public	K-5	105 Meadowcroft Road	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 255-8314	374	31	12.2	27.8%	226 (60.4%)	15 (4.0%)	73 (19.5%)	28 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.6%)	86.2	58^th of 497 public elementary schools	88.3%		85.1	76^th of 491 public elementary schools	84.5%	18	69.8		73.8	67.2	77.8				82.0	77.0	84.1				$20,094
Sherman School	Public	K-5	250 Fern St.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8330	389	31	12.3	8.2%	329 (84.6%)	7 (1.8%)	25 (6.4%)	12 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	90.4	33^rd of 497 public elementary schools	93.4%		93.8	9^th of 491 public elementary schools	98.2%	24	79.0		66.2	86.8	93.5				75.0	86.8	87.1				$19,598
McKinley School	Public	K-5	60 Thompson St.	Fairfield	06825	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 255-8318	433	41	10.6	49.2%	195 (45.0%)	35 (8.1%)	139 (32.1%)	44 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (3.9%)	55	226^th of 497 public elementary schools	54.5%		56.2	224^th of 491 public elementary schools	54.4%	2			58.8	43.5	56.0				61.2	58.0	44.0				$21,436
Jennings School	Public	K-5	31 Palm Dr.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8316	262	24	10.7	13.4%	190 (72.5%)	3 (1.1%)	33 (12.6%)	16 (6.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.3%)	84.9	74^th of 497 public elementary schools	85.1%		84.9	78^th of 491 public elementary schools	84.1%	4	82.5		71.1	65.4	77.5				82.2	71.2	75.0				$24,103
Black Rock School	Public	PK, KG-8	545 Brewster St.	Bridgeport	06605	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7500	445	33	13.4	70.1%	119 (26.7%)	53 (11.9%)	261 (58.7%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	23.1	356^th of 497 public elementary schools	28.4%		17	380^th of 491 public elementary schools	22.6%	24	26.0					48.8		48.8	19.0	21.7		34.9	22.2	27.9	$18,211
Dwight Elementary School	Public	K-5	1600 Redding Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8312	245	20	12.4	6.9%	202 (82.4%)	6 (2.4%)	11 (4.5%)	9 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.9%)	93.7	10^th of 497 public elementary schools	98.0%		92.8	11^th of 491 public elementary schools	97.8%	1			82.9	87.2	79.5				87.8		87.2				$22,639
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	240 Ocean Terrace	Bridgeport	06605	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 275-1285	395	30	13.3	85.1%	20 (5.1%)	149 (37.7%)	216 (54.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)								(n/a)		23.5				18.4	19.6								$15,965

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