Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ruth Chaffee School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruth Chaffee School serves the southeast part of Newington, CT, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruth Chaffee School's student population of 317 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
317 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes.
School Rankings
Ruth Chaffee School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Chaffee School is 0.60, 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
#386 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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Asian
11%
5%
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Hispanic
20%
32%
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Black
5%
12%
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White
59%
46%
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Chaffee School's ranking?
Ruth Chaffee School is ranked #386 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ruth Chaffee School often compared to?
Ruth Chaffee Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bolton Center School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ruth Chaffee School?
317 students attend Ruth Chaffee School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ruth Chaffee School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth Chaffee School?
Ruth Chaffee School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ruth Chaffee School offer ?
Ruth Chaffee School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ruth Chaffee School part of?
Ruth Chaffee School is part of Newington School District.
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