Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fairfield Township School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairfield Township School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bridgeton, NJ, covering approximately 43.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairfield Township School's student population of 526 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairfield Township School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Township School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2138 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
45%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Township School's ranking?
Fairfield Township School is ranked #2138 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Fairfield Township School often compared to?
Fairfield Township Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Township School?
526 students attend Fairfield Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fairfield Township School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfield Township School?
Fairfield Township School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fairfield Township School offer ?
Fairfield Township School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Township School part of?
Fairfield Township School is part of Fairfield Township School District.
School Reviews
Review Fairfield Township School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
