Mill Hill School

635 Mill Hill Terrace
Southport, CT 06890

371 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mill Hill School is a public elementary school located in Southport, Connecticut, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Fairfield Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its dedication to preparing children for future academic success through a comprehensive, standards-based curriculum.

In addition to its core academic programs, Mill Hill School places a significant focus on student well-being and character development. The school utilizes a variety of resources and activities to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration among its pupils. With a focus on home-school partnerships, the faculty and staff work closely with parents and the surrounding Southport community to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing educational setting.

371

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mill Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	31
Black	3
Asian	18
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
295 (79.5%)
Hispanic
31 (8.4%)
Two or More
23 (6.2%)
Asian
18 (4.9%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
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)255-8320
Website:	http://fairfieldschools.org/schools/mh/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 51

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 53