Key Elementary (Gaffney) (Closed 2018)

Key Elementary (Gaffney) serves 43 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
56%
31%
Black
12%
12%
White
23%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Key Elementary (Gaffney)?
43 students attend Key Elementary (Gaffney).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Key Elementary (Gaffney) students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Key Elementary (Gaffney) offer ?
Key Elementary (Gaffney) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Key Elementary (Gaffney) part of?
Key Elementary (Gaffney) is part of New Britain School District.

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