Elizabeth Shelton School vs Riverfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Shelton School
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
405 students
Riverfield School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Shelton School Shelton, Connecticut | Riverfield School Fairfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #222 of 596 | #25 of 596 |
| National rank | #6630 of 50,301 | #289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 405 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Shelton | Fairfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverfield School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.0 vs 77.1).
- •Riverfield School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Riverfield School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Riverfield School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 34.1%).
- •Riverfield School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •Riverfield School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 405.
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 Elizabeth Shelton School better than Riverfield School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverfield School ranks higher (93.0 vs 77.1 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 Elizabeth Shelton School and Riverfield School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Shelton and Fairfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Shelton School: 405. Riverfield School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Shelton School and Riverfield School rank in Connecticut?
Elizabeth Shelton School is 222nd of 596 and Riverfield School is 25th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).