Pomperaug School vs. Gainfield Elementary School
Should I attend Pomperaug School or Gainfield Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pomperaug School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Gainfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pomperaug School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gainfield Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
385 students
345 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#160 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
1
Kindergarten Students
61
53
Grade 1 Students
60
47
Grade 2 Students
73
52
Grade 3 Students
79
62
Grade 4 Students
58
66
Grade 5 Students
53
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
81%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%