Riverfield School

406 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Riverfield School, located on Mill Plain Road in Fairfield, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Fairfield Public Schools district, it is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its strong sense of community, where educators, parents, and students work together to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Riverfield integrates a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to help students reach their full potential. The school leverages its resources to provide a well-rounded educational experience, focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and character education. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and active parent involvement, Riverfield School aims to prepare its students not only for success in their future academic endeavors but also to be thoughtful and responsible members of the wider community.

406

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverfield School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	40
Black	1
Asian	12
Two or More	19

White
334 (82.3%)
Hispanic
40 (9.9%)
Two or More
19 (4.7%)
Asian
12 (3.0%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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)255-8328
Website:	http://fairfieldschools.org/schools/riv/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 71

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 63