Gainfield Elementary School
Tel:
(203) 264-5312
Gainfield Elementary School serves 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gainfield Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Gainfield Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 347 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gainfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gainfield Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #113 out of 951 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 25% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 85% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Regional School District 15 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gainfield Elementary School is Pomperaug Regional High School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Rochambeau Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Southbury Rochambeau Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 484 students
0.6 miles
100 Peter Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-2711 0.6 6-8 484 - Southbury Pomperaug School Grades: PK-5 | 328 students
0.9 miles
607 Main St.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-8283 0.9 PK-5 328 - Southbury Pomperaug Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,197 student
3.5 miles
234 Judd Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 262-3200 3.5 9-12 1,197 - Middlebury Long Meadow Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 506 students
4.0 miles
65 North Benson Rd.
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 758-1144 4.0 PK-5 506 - Woodbury Mitchell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 369 students
4.8 miles
14 School St.
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-4314 4.8 PK-5 369
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