Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gaffney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gaffney School serves the west part of New Britain, CT, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gaffney Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gaffney Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gaffney Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
60%
32%
Black
14%
12%
White
16%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaffney Elementary School's ranking?
Gaffney Elementary School is ranked #827 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Gaffney Elementary School?
438 students attend Gaffney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Gaffney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gaffney Elementary School?
Gaffney Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gaffney Elementary School offer ?
Gaffney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gaffney Elementary School part of?
Gaffney Elementary School is part of New Britain School District.
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