Dwight Elementary School

1600 Redding Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dwight Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 1% in CT
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (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 245 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dwight Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dwight Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#7 out of 942 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dwight Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
40%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
50%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dwight Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
30%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
82%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Dwight Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dwight Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dwight Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dwight Elementary School's ranking?
Dwight Elementary School is ranked #7 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Dwight Elementary School?
245 students attend Dwight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dwight Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dwight Elementary School?
Dwight Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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