Newfield School

345 Pepper Ridge Road

School District

Stamford
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 24, 2017

Newfield is an amazing school with the best teachers I've ever met. Their dedication, talent and effectiveness are top of the class. I left private school to try Newfield and we'll never go back. Stamford Public Schools have exceeded my expectations. A+
Submitted by teacher on March 31, 2017

As a member of the Stamford Community, I am consistently impressed with the wonderful the staff at Newfield School. Everyone I have meet has been exceptionally warm, caring, and exhibited a very high level of professionalism. When you walk into the building you are greeted by colorful student artwork and you know immediately that this school cherishes creativity. As classes move through the halls, one can tell both teachers and students are well practiced in their classroom routines. Overall, I can't say enough wonderful things about the high quality teachers I have come to know throughout the years at Newfield. It truly is a special place!
Submitted by other on March 31, 2017

Truly a school that is a family. Staff goes out of their way to make sure students are taken care of.
Submitted by other on March 27, 2017

There are supportive teachers and the students are challenged.
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2017

Daughter started with Kindergarten. The class teacher is great and so is the principal - however there is hope for certain others to scale up and we are hopeful about that. My daughter likes it and i disagree with a bunch of reviews that have popped in Jan 2017 disgracing the school. It could be a one off case but overall i see the good happening with my child and the school. The dismissal and transport aspects definitely needs improvement.
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2017

lack of great leadership put kids last over budgets wish my kid never went here faied both students and parents shows no respect for parents rights to a decent education spoken with past and present parents who cliam harassment from school staff when they complain about this staff and principle not doing there job this school is not and will never be able to teach kids with special needs so principle fail teachers fail and kids fail this school is a lose lose for all
Submitted by parent on January 20, 2016

we came to newfield with such high hopes that our kid would get a good education with great teachers only to find out that the school principle and teachers are so disconnected from the parents we have a special needs kid and feels this school is not helping him and is not set up to help kids like him i would not recommend supporting this school or sending your special needs kid here !!! this school will fail your kid then blame the parent... for their lack of special needs knowledge
Submitted by parent on October 07, 2015

This is a great school, wonderful management and teachers. The principal and assistant principal listen to evety concern of the parents and address it. The PTO is just fantastic, and I see kids volunteering with parents often. My son had a great second grade last year with a wonderful teacher. This year, we are thrilled that he has two teachers, one for literacy and one for math and science. I absolutely disagree with one of the reviews below regarding school logistics. As far as management, cleanliness, building facilities, discipline and teachers, this has always been a great school. g
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2014

We have a first grader and third grader at Newfield. We are VERY pleased with what are kids are learning. They both have wonderful teachers who challenge them to do their best each and every day!! Only negative is that the school is no longer a neighborhood school that we brought into. We are overall extremely happy!!
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2013

My daughter is in the first grade and we live in the neighborhood. We are so upset with her classroom makeup, there is not one kid from the neighborhood. We paid a premium to live in the neighborhood and am not realizing why. Stop busing kids all of the city, it doesn't benefit anyone. Stamford schools are terrible, don't send your kids to these schools.
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2012

My daughter currently attends Newfield Elementary. I am not, at all, impressed with any of the staff. There is NO connection between staff and parents, as far as I see. Events don't run on time, they didn't get our bus schedule right until 3 weeks after school started (though I did all I could well in advance, and it tok even longer to settle my daughter's lunch situation. It seems like the staff don't even communicate with each other. Newfield is a mess. Thank Goodness it will be my daughter's last year there.
Submitted by other on February 05, 2012

From the moment we entered the school we felt part of a large family. Everywhere we went we kept being told something was wrong with our child. Never did anyone ever think to delve a little deeper and uncover if perhaps the child was bored. Finally our wonderful leader at Newfield brought in "the discovery team" to learn all the facts. Guess what? Our child is flourishing and has lots of new friends who think very highly of him. Wonderful teachers compliment the fabulous leadership. A wonderful PTO closes the deal. Thank you Newfield!!!!!!!!
Submitted by parent on March 25, 2011

My two boys attended Newfield from K-5 and had a wonderful experience. They were challenged academically in most cases, made great friendships and had excellent teachers throughout. The school always tests above the state averages... And it's clearly due to the strong teachers. Of the 12 teachers we encountered, only one was a dud, and she's now left the school... And even in that year, my son had a great time. Also important to us was the sense of community... By the time our boys moved on to middle school, I felt like we knew all the other families and had made great friends ourselves.
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2011

My Daughter is studying in Newfield. We Love this School. Great Improvement in each grade. Mrs . walker Thumbs Up :)
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2010

I love Newfield because it provides a sense of community for all the students and parents that attend as well as a caring and nurturing environment for its student.
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2010

I am disappointed to see such negative reviews of a school that has nurtured and educated all three of my children. My son, a junior at SHS, excelled at Newfield because of the strong academic and extra-curricular activities the school offered. He is now in honors and AP classes and the lessons of community and education instilled in him at Newfield have followed him throughout his years in the SPS. My 8th grader at Ripp is a high honors student and was challenged all his years at Newfield - you as a parent have to ASK for that and not sit back and say that just because you think your child is brilliant that they should be paid attention to 24/7 in the classroom. My daughter is in 4th grade now and is excelling as my sons did.
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2007

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