Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Adlai E. Stevenson School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Attendance Zone: Adlai E. Stevenson School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fairfield, NJ, covering approximately 10.3 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Adlai E. Stevenson School's student population of 312 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Adlai E. Stevenson School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
80%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Adlai E. Stevenson School often compared to?
Adlai E. Stevenson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abington Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Adlai E. Stevenson School?
312 students attend Adlai E. Stevenson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Adlai E. Stevenson School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adlai E. Stevenson School?
Adlai E. Stevenson School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Adlai E. Stevenson School offer ?
Adlai E. Stevenson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adlai E. Stevenson School part of?
Adlai E. Stevenson School is part of Fairfield Public School District.
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