Dwight Elementary School

1600 Redding Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (203) 255-8312

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Dwight Elementary School serves 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Dwight Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 266 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dwight Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Dwight Elementary School's student population of 266 students has declined by 21% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

266 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Dwight Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Dwight Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#13 out of 940 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Dwight Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

85-89%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dwight Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

80-84%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dwight Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dwight Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

28%

Black

13%

White

81%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Dwight Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.34

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Dwight Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fairfield School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dwight Elementary School's ranking?

Dwight Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What schools are Dwight Elementary School often compared to?

Dwight Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burr Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Dwight Elementary School?

266 students attend Dwight Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Dwight Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dwight Elementary School?

Dwight Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Dwight Elementary School offer ?

Dwight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Dwight Elementary School part of?

Dwight Elementary School is part of Fairfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 266 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education