Dwight Elementary School
Tel:
(203) 255-8312
- Dwight Elementary School serves 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Dwight Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dwight Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Dwight Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 314 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Dwight Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Dwight Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #16 out of 951 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 25% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 86% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dwight Elementary School is Staples High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bedford Middle School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Burr Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairfield Burr Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
1.4 miles
1960 Burr St.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-7385 1.4 PK-5 416 - Westport Bedford Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 854 students
2.3 miles
88 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1510 2.3 6-8 854 - Fairfield Riverfield School Grades: K-5 | 413 students
2.3 miles
1625 Mill Plain Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8328 2.3 K-5 413 - Westport Coleytown Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 369 students
2.4 miles
65 Easton Rd.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1710 2.4 K-5 369 - Westport Coleytown Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 480 students
2.4 miles
255 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1610 2.4 6-8 480
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