Burr Elementary School vs Dwight Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burr Elementary School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
Dwight Elementary School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
228 students
| Measure | Burr Elementary School Fairfield, Connecticut | Dwight Elementary School Fairfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #47 of 596 | #32 of 596 |
| National rank | #535 of 50,301 | #353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 347 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dwight Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 91.2).
- •Dwight Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Dwight Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 12.7%).
- •Dwight Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.4).
- •Burr Elementary School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 228.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burr Elementary School better than Dwight Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dwight Elementary School ranks higher (92.4 vs 91.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burr Elementary School and Dwight Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Elementary School: 347. Dwight Elementary School: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Elementary School and Dwight Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Burr Elementary School is 47th of 596 and Dwight Elementary School is 32nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).