Stratfield School

326 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stratfield School, located on Melville Avenue in Fairfield, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Fairfield Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere, where educators, parents, and students work collaboratively to ensure that every child reaches their full potential within a safe and inclusive setting.

Academically, Stratfield focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with enrichment opportunities in the arts, physical education, and technology. The school’s philosophy centers on preparing students for future success by teaching them critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and social-emotional intelligence. With a focus on individualized learning, Stratfield utilizes modern educational practices and community-focused initiatives to create a well-rounded foundation for its young learners as they prepare for middle school.

326

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stratfield School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	44
Black	9
Asian	9
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
244 (74.8%)
Hispanic
44 (13.5%)
Two or More
19 (5.8%)
Black
9 (2.8%)
Asian
9 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)255-8332
Website:	http://fairfieldschools.org/schools/strat/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 42

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 68