Summary:
ZIP code 06812 is home to one elementary school, New Fairfield Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 with an enrollment of 946 students in the New Fairfield School District. As the only elementary school in the area, it serves as the sole elementary option for families, and it stands out as a consistently high-performing school that has earned a 4-star rating for three consecutive years.
Academically, the school has ranked in the 70th-71st percentile of Connecticut elementary schools over the past three years, and it outperforms the state in every subject and grade level reported. In the most recent testing year, 68.5% of students scored proficient or above across all subjects, compared to 50.7% statewide. Math is a particular strength, with an average proficiency of 71.7% across grades 3-5, led by third grade math at 76.6% — more than 24 points above the state. The school also posted strong year-over-year gains in third and fourth grade math and third grade ELA. The one area to watch is fifth grade, where scores dipped by roughly 5-6 points in both ELA and math, though they remain more than 15 points above state averages.
Beyond test scores, the school benefits from a supportive learning environment. Chronic absenteeism is just 8.2%, nearly half the statewide rate of 16.4%, and the free/reduced lunch rate is 17.97%, indicating a relatively lower-poverty population. The student-teacher ratio is a favorable 12.2:1, and per-pupil spending is $17,994. The school's performance is essentially the same as the district's overall elementary results, confirming that New Fairfield Elementary is the primary driver of the district's success. Overall, this is a stable, well-resourced school with strong academics, excellent attendance, and a track record of consistent performance that should give parents confidence.
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