Gainfield Elementary School

307 Old Field Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Gainfield Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Gainfield Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in CT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gainfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Gainfield Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Gainfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gainfield Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
29%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
84%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gainfield Elementary School's ranking?
Gainfield Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Gainfield Elementary School?
345 students attend Gainfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Gainfield Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gainfield Elementary School?
Gainfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gainfield Elementary School offer ?
Gainfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gainfield Elementary School part of?
Gainfield Elementary School is part of Regional School District 15.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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