Burr Elementary School vs Samuel Staples Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.8 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
Samuel Staples Elementary School
Easton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
| Measure | Burr Elementary School Fairfield, Connecticut | Samuel Staples Elementary School Easton, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #47 of 596 | #46 of 596 |
| National rank | #535 of 50,301 | #529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 347 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| city | Fairfield | Easton |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.2 vs 91.3).
- •Burr Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Burr Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Samuel Staples Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 12.7%).
- •Samuel Staples Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.4).
- •Samuel Staples Elementary School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 347.
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 Samuel Staples Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burr Elementary School and Samuel Staples Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Easton in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Elementary School: 347. Samuel Staples Elementary School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Elementary School and Samuel Staples Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Burr Elementary School is 47th of 596 and Samuel Staples Elementary School is 46th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).