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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:
84th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,995 Help


Students who attend Riverfield School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.9%
Hispanic:
8.7%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.1% Help


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Compare Details Riverfield School ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 8th 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 83.53. (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 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 84th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Riverfield School in the ranking list.)

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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 Riverfield School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.38 49th 570 91.4%
2007 82.08 53rd 568 90.7%
2008 80.64 80th 565 85.8%
2009 76.19 142nd 566 74.9%
2010 78.50 112th 579 80.7%
2011 73.55 183rd 565 67.6%
2012 75.14 153rd 564 72.9%
2013 81.18 71st 557 87.3%
2015 85.98 69th 551 87.5%
2016 87.86 47th 518 90.9%
2017 85.26 69th 519 86.7%
2018 91.29 25th 532 95.3%
2019 91.05 27th 522 94.8%
2021 95.25 7th 538 98.7%
2022 91.60 24th 490 95.1%
2023 89.18 43rd 491 91.2%
2024 83.53 84th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.85 36th 259 86.1%
2019 84.39 30th 242 87.6%
2021 91.78 25th 455 94.5%
2023 87.92 13th 230 94.3%
2024 75.35 75th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.59 18th 262 93.1%
2019 87.26 21st 247 91.5%
2021 94.88 6th 445 98.7%
2022 79.46 54th 232 76.7%
2023 78.49 56th 231 75.8%
2024 66.45 105th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.22 27th 296 90.9%
2019 84.70 26th 295 91.2%
2021 87.71 19th 327 94.2%
2022 81.85 33rd 252 86.9%
2023 77.42 49th 262 81.3%
2024 65.89 93rd 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 364 8 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1989 352 0 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1990 354 1 11 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 366
1991 373 2 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1992 371 1 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1993 369 2 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1994 397 3 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 441 2 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1996 441 2 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1997 467 0 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 362 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1999 361 7 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2000 359 7 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2001 369 11 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2002 370 10 13 6 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2003 370 10 13 6 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2004 360 11 16 6 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 388 10 16 7 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2006 474 10 22 8 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2007 440 8 18 10 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2008 437 5 19 12 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2009 444 5 15 14 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2010 428 3 17 18 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2011 406 4 11 17 1 0 12 0 451
2012 366 11 13 15 2 0 12 0 419
2013 356 10 14 13 1 0 15 0 409
2014 352 6 13 12 2 0 14 0 399
2015 349 4 14 15 2 0 14 0 398
2016 357 2 22 15 0 0 12 0 408
2017 366 1 23 21 0 0 14 0 425
2018 350 2 17 25 0 0 19 0 413
2019 339 2 20 27 0 0 18 0 406
2020 341 2 17 26 0 0 20 0 406
2021 305 2 17 22 0 0 19 0 365
2022 306 2 16 30 0 0 21 0 375
2023 324 3 12 34 0 0 18 0 391

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverfield School

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YearTotal 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 27th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 43rd 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)84.176.7
 7.4%
   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 (Riverfield School)88.481.7
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfield School District)8174.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverfield School)90.782.4
 8.3%
   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 (Riverfield School)77.378.3
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield School District)7374.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverfield School)86.375.7
 10.6%
   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 (Riverfield School)79.572.9
 6.6%
   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 Students406391
 3.7%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian2012
 40%
Hispanic2734
 25.9%
Pacific Islander00
White339324
 4.4%
Two or More Races1818
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.4%4.1%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverfield School

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

Students who attend Riverfield School usually go on to attend:

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

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

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


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