Jennings School

280 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jennings School is a public elementary school located in Fairfield, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Fairfield Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to high educational standards and its focus on creating a community where children are encouraged to become curious, lifelong learners.

The school’s culture is defined by a strong partnership between staff, parents, and the surrounding community. Jennings offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment programs, technology, and character education to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a nurturing atmosphere, Jennings School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the traditions and values that define the Fairfield educational experience.

280

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jennings School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	34
Black	4
Asian	22
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
197 (70.4%)
Hispanic
34 (12.1%)
Asian
22 (7.9%)
Two or More
22 (7.9%)
Black
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfield School District
Phone:	(203)255-8316
Website:	http://fairfieldschools.org/schools/jen/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 54