Burr Elementary School vs Jennings School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.6 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
Jennings School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
| Measure | Burr Elementary School Fairfield, Connecticut | Jennings School Fairfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #47 of 596 | #73 of 596 |
| National rank | #535 of 50,301 | #889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 347 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burr Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 89.5).
- •Burr Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Burr Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 15%).
- •Jennings School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.4).
- •Burr Elementary School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 280.
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 Jennings School?
On the Success Index (US), Burr Elementary School ranks higher (91.2 vs 89.5 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 Jennings School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Elementary School: 347. Jennings School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Elementary School and Jennings School rank in Connecticut?
Burr Elementary School is 47th of 596 and Jennings School is 73rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).