Serving 347 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Gainfield Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gainfield Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Gainfield Elementary School is ranked #140 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Gainfield Elementary School often compared to?
Gainfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pomperaug Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Gainfield Elementary School?
347 students attend Gainfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Gainfield Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gainfield Elementary School?
Gainfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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