New Fairfield Elementary School vs Pembroke School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Fairfield Elementary School
New Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
946 students
Pembroke School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
| Measure | New Fairfield Elementary School New Fairfield, Connecticut | Pembroke School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 596 | #427 of 596 |
| National rank | #2493 of 50,301 | #27170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 946 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 946 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 42% |
| city | New Fairfield | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Fairfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 47.0).
- •New Fairfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •New Fairfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •New Fairfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 55.1%).
- •New Fairfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •New Fairfield Elementary School is the larger school with 946 students compared with 376.
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 New Fairfield Elementary School better than Pembroke School?
On the Success Index (US), New Fairfield Elementary School ranks higher (84.9 vs 47.0 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 New Fairfield Elementary School and Pembroke School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between New Fairfield and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Fairfield Elementary School: 946. Pembroke School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Fairfield Elementary School and Pembroke School rank in Connecticut?
New Fairfield Elementary School is 128th of 596 and Pembroke School is 427th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).