Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jennings School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Jennings School serves the northeast part of Fairfield, CT, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jennings School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Jennings School's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
280 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Motto
Best Kept Secret in Town
School Rankings
Jennings School ranks within the top 10% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jennings School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 939 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jennings School's ranking?
Jennings School is ranked #62 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Jennings School often compared to?
Jennings Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holland Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Jennings School?
280 students attend Jennings School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Jennings School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jennings School?
Jennings School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jennings School offer ?
Jennings School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jennings School part of?
Jennings School is part of Fairfield School District.
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