Burr Elementary School

Summary:

Burr Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fairfield, Connecticut, serving 352 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Fairfield School District and the state of Connecticut in academic performance, ranking among the top 15% of elementary schools in the state.

Burr Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its high proficiency rates on standardized tests, with 78.2% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 77.4% in the district and 51.4% statewide. The school's strong statewide ranking of 47th out of 497 elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, further demonstrates its exceptional educational quality. However, Burr's student population has a higher percentage of white students (71.31%) compared to nearby schools in the Fairfield School District, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Burr has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (13.64%) than the nearby schools, suggesting it serves a more affluent community.

When compared to other schools in the Fairfield School District, such as Stratfield School, Riverfield School, and McKinley School, Burr Elementary School consistently outperforms its peers in academic measures, highlighting its exceptional educational quality and the potential for its best practices to be shared with other schools in the district.

Detail:

Public K-5

1960 Burr St.
Fairfield, CT 06824

(203) 255-7385

District: Fairfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,892

Students who attend Burr Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tomlinson Middle School
High:	Fairfield Warde High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 357

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.0%

Hispanic:

12.6%

Two or more races:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burr Elementary School ranks better than 90.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3^rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfield School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.62. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70%), Hispanic (12.6%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burr Elementary School is 11.5, which is the 2^nd best among 11 elementary schools in the Fairfield School District. (See more...)

Compare Burr Elementary School employs 30.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burr Elementary School is $20,892, which is the 5^th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Fairfield School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burr Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Burr Elementary School 47^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Burr Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

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 Burr Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Burr Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	83.26	54^th	570	90.5%
2007	82.52	43^rd	568	92.4%
2008	81.80	59^th	565	89.6%
2009	80.62	71^st	566	87.5%
2010	83.81	24^th	579	95.9%
2011	82.60	38^th	565	93.3%
2012	79.17	91^st	564	83.9%
2013	84.17	26^th	557	95.3%
2015	89.58	35^th	551	93.6%
2016	81.35	101^st	518	80.5%
2017	86.45	55^th	519	89.4%
2018	87.69	59^th	532	88.9%
2019	88.05	50^th	522	90.4%
2021	88.36	64^th	538	88.1%
2022	89.92	37^th	490	92.4%
2023	87.96	54^th	491	89.0%
2024	87.62	47^th	497	90.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Burr Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	82.41	44^th	259	83.0%
2019	86.41	22^nd	242	90.9%
2021	87.10	49^th	455	89.2%
2024	81.34	48^th	237	79.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Burr Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	83.72	38^th	262	85.5%
2019	78.93	55^th	247	77.7%
2021	82.54	73^rd	445	83.6%
2022	76.76	67^th	232	71.1%
2024	79.39	52^nd	233	77.7%

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Rank History for White students at Burr Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	80.17	48^th	296	83.8%
2019	75.22	62^nd	295	79.0%
2021	74.71	79^th	327	75.8%
2022	79.78	36^th	252	85.7%
2023	77.34	50^th	262	80.9%
2024	72.39	65^th	250	74.0%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, April 17, 2014

Exceptional staff who evaluated our son and helped us decide where to place him. Impressed by teaching staff, programs, and very involved PTO. So happy we moved here! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Burr Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	429	8	13	4	0	n/a	n/a	454
2006	491	8	17	5	0	n/a	n/a	521
2007	426	6	12	7	0	n/a	n/a	451
2008	426	2	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	445
2009	442	5	10	12	0	n/a	n/a	469
2010	386	7	18	8	0	n/a	n/a	419
2011	366	7	16	14	1	0	16	420
2012	375	7	22	17	3	0	19	443
2013	374	8	19	26	3	0	15	445
2014	380	8	25	20	0	0	20	453
2015	351	10	26	21	0	0	20	428
2016	335	12	25	25	0	0	21	418
2017	323	8	25	29	0	0	28	413
2018	303	10	27	41	0	0	35	416
2019	311	13	30	34	1	0	33	422
2020	262	8	29	35	1	0	31	366
2021	255	9	29	29	1	0	27	350
2022	242	7	26	32	2	0	30	339
2023	251	8	23	36	2	0	32	352
2024	250	11	17	45	0	0	34	357

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 Burr Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	454	29.1	15.6	n/a
2006	521	31.2	16.7	0.8
2007	451	29.1	15.5	n/a
2008	445	28.0	15.9	1.3
2009	469	34.6	15.3	1.7
2010	419	28.1	14.9	2.1
2011	420	29.1	14.4	1.9
2012	443	29.8	14.8	3.4
2013	445	30.3	14.6	9
2014	453	32.3	14.0	4
2015	428	30.0	14.2	6.8
2016	418	38.0	11.0	6.9
2017	413	29.6	13.9	9.7
2018	416	30.5	13.6	10.3
2019	422	30.3	13.9	17.8
2020	366	32.9	11.1	13.9
2021	350	24.7	14.1	11.7
2022	339	29.4	11.5	11.2
2023	352	30.3	11.6	13.6
2024	357	30.8	11.5	11.5

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 Burr Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	454	29.1	15.6	n/a
2006	521	31.2	16.7	0.8
2007	451	29.1	15.5	n/a
2008	445	28.0	15.9	1.3
2009	469	34.6	15.3	1.7
2010	419	28.1	14.9	2.1
2011	420	29.1	14.4	1.9
2012	443	29.8	14.8	3.4
2013	445	30.3	14.6	9
2014	453	32.3	14.0	4
2015	428	30.0	14.2	6.8
2016	418	38.0	11.0	6.9
2017	413	29.6	13.9	9.7
2018	416	30.5	13.6	10.3
2019	422	30.3	13.9	17.8
2020	366	32.9	11.1	13.9
2021	350	24.7	14.1	11.7
2022	339	29.4	11.5	11.2
2023	352	30.3	11.6	13.6
2024	357	30.8	11.5	11.5

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 Burr Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,847
2019	$16,925
2020	$18,024
2021	$19,961
2022	$20,781
2023	$20,892

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burr 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 50^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 54^th of 491 Elementary schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burr Elementary School)	76.9	76.6	0.3%
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 (Burr Elementary School)	76.9	79.7	2.8%
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 (Burr Elementary School)	91.5	75	16.5%
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 (Burr Elementary School)	79.7	75	4.7%
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 (Burr Elementary School)	83.1	79.2	3.9%
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 (Burr Elementary School)	78.9	76.5	2.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield School District)	72.2	70	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	38.8	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	422	352	16.6%
African American	13	8	38.5%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	30	23	23.3%
Hispanic	34	36	5.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	311	251	19.3%
Two or More Races	33	32	3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.8%	13.6%	4.1%

Schools Near Burr Elementary 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	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Burr Elementary School	Public	K-5	1960 Burr St.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-7385	357	31	11.5	11.5%	250 (70.0%)	11 (3.1%)	45 (12.6%)	17 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.5%)	87.6	47^th of 497 public elementary schools	90.5%		88	54^th of 491 public elementary schools	89.0%	7	72.7	76.5	80.6	78.2	82.4	74.2	72.7	$20,892
Dwight Elementary School	Public	K-5	1600 Redding Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8312	231	18	12.9	7.8%	190 (82.3%)	5 (2.2%)	14 (6.1%)	9 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.2%)	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
North Stratfield School	Public	K-5	190 Putting Green Rd.	Fairfield	06825	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8322	414	29	14.4	11.1%	298 (72.0%)	12 (2.9%)	58 (14.0%)	25 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	74.5	147^th of 497 public elementary schools	70.4%		83.9	86^th of 491 public elementary schools	82.5%	61	72.9	69.6	58.1	81.4	62.9		55.9	$18,028
Osborn Hill School	Public	K-5	760 Stillson Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8340	444	34	12.9	4.1%	337 (75.9%)	7 (1.6%)	44 (9.9%)	27 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.5%)	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
Jennings School	Public	K-5	31 Palm Dr.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8316	280	26	10.9	15.7%	193 (68.9%)	3 (1.1%)	42 (15.0%)	19 (6.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.9%)	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
Stratfield School	Public	PK, KG-5	1407 Melville Ave.	Fairfield	06825	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8332	339	29	11.8	11.5%	259 (76.4%)	10 (2.9%)	41 (12.1%)	10 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)	68.9	175^th of 497 public elementary schools	64.8%		66.9	178^th of 491 public elementary schools	63.7%	3		50.8	63.6	84.2	66.1	50.0	66.7	$20,463
Riverfield School	Public	K-5	1625 Mill Plain Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8328	398	28	14.2	4.3%	322 (80.9%)	2 (0.5%)	36 (9.0%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	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
McKinley School	Public	K-5	60 Thompson St.	Fairfield	06825	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 255-8318	470	39	11.9	50.9%	202 (43.0%)	40 (8.5%)	151 (32.1%)	52 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.7%)	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
Holland Hill School	Public	K-5	105 Meadowcroft Road	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 255-8314	379	30	12.8	25.3%	229 (60.4%)	17 (4.5%)	73 (19.3%)	28 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.4%)	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
Samuel Staples Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	515 Morehouse Road	Easton	06612	Fairfield County	Easton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 261-3607	618	53	11.7	6.3%	454 (73.5%)	22 (3.6%)	58 (9.4%)	48 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.7%)	82.2	94^th of 497 public elementary schools	81.1%		91.1	29^th of 491 public elementary schools	94.1%	65	80.2	64.0	73.5	70.8	71.7	86.7	60.4	$19,547

Frequently Asked Questions about Burr Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Burr Elementary School?

Students at Burr Elementary School are 70% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

What district is Burr Elementary School in?

Fairfield School District

Is Burr Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Burr Elementary School ranks in the top 9.5% of Connecticut elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Burr Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Tomlinson Middle School
High : Fairfield Warde High School

How many students attend Burr Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Burr Elementary School.

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