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Gainfield Elementary School

Summary:

Gainfield Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Southbury, Connecticut, part of the Regional School District 15, which is ranked 56 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Gainfield Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Gainfield Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Mathematics assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, 76.9% of 5th-grade students at Gainfield were proficient or better in SBAC/ELA, compared to 62.8% in the district and 51.4% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 14.7 over the past three years, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (13.39% in 2022-2023) compared to the state and nearby schools like Pomperaug Elementary School.

While Gainfield Elementary School's consistent high performance and demographic differences, such as a significantly higher percentage of white students (84.33%), are noteworthy, it's important to consider the broader context of equity and access to resources across the region. Nearby schools like Great Oak Elementary School and Long Meadow Elementary School also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just demographics and resources may contribute to a school's success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 307 Old Field Rd.
       Southbury, CT  06488

(203) 264-5312

District: Regional School District 15

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,471 Help


Students who attend Gainfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Rochambeau Middle School
High:    Pomperaug Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  347

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.9%
Hispanic:
7.5%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gainfield Elementary School ranks better than 77.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School District 15. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.3. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gainfield Elementary School is 13.1, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School District 15! (See more...)
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Compare Gainfield Elementary School employs 26.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gainfield Elementary School is $20,471, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School District 15!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gainfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gainfield Elementary School 110th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Gainfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Regional School District 15:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 15 56th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gainfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gainfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.01 56th 570 90.2%
2007 85.55 12th 568 97.9%
2008 83.13 37th 565 93.5%
2009 80.44 76th 566 86.6%
2010 81.59 63rd 579 89.1%
2011 79.17 105th 565 81.4%
2012 79.19 90th 564 84.0%
2013 78.84 108th 557 80.6%
2015 82.17 108th 551 80.4%
2016 85.92 64th 518 87.6%
2017 84.46 79th 519 84.8%
2018 84.35 86th 532 83.8%
2019 87.04 58th 522 88.9%
2021 83.11 103rd 538 80.9%
2022 79.75 109th 490 77.8%
2023 80.64 111th 491 77.4%
2024 80.30 110th 497 77.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Gainfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.11 42nd 259 83.8%
2019 78.84 56th 242 76.9%
2021 73.09 125th 455 72.5%
2022 75.44 74th 234 68.4%
2023 78.12 65th 230 71.7%
2024 78.70 62nd 237 73.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Gainfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.93 87th 262 66.8%
2019 86.61 22nd 247 91.1%
2021 85.27 64th 445 85.6%
2022 74.15 76th 232 67.2%
2023 74.63 75th 231 67.5%
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Rank History for White students at Gainfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.83 87th 296 70.6%
2019 75.31 61st 295 79.3%
2021 66.46 111th 327 66.1%
2022 61.14 113th 252 55.2%
2023 54.51 141st 262 46.2%
2024 59.92 119th 250 52.4%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gainfield Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 440 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1989 422 4 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 434
1990 380 1 8 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 393
1991 414 0 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1992 454 1 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1993 460 1 10 6 1 n/a n/a 0 478
1994 491 1 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 507
1995 566 4 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1996 566 4 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1997 569 2 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1998 491 2 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1999 485 2 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2000 479 3 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2001 456 4 19 14 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 433 9 26 12 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 433 9 26 12 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 436 5 20 14 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2005 434 9 29 12 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2006 511 10 41 15 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2007 430 9 34 14 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2008 409 8 36 14 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2009 389 5 31 15 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2010 385 7 31 23 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2011 366 8 32 16 2 0 0 0 424
2012 333 9 35 17 3 0 0 0 397
2013 308 7 36 17 2 1 3 0 374
2014 312 10 31 13 2 1 4 0 373
2015 326 9 26 9 2 1 5 0 378
2016 316 10 24 15 2 1 4 0 372
2017 307 13 22 15 1 0 5 0 363
2018 294 11 17 18 2 0 5 0 347
2019 284 10 16 21 2 0 7 0 340
2020 297 6 19 24 1 0 9 0 356
2021 294 9 11 29 1 0 10 0 354
2022 291 8 8 22 0 0 16 0 345
2023 296 8 6 24 0 0 17 0 351
2024 291 11 4 26 0 0 15 0 347

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gainfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 23.0 19.3 n/a
1989 434 24.8 17.5 n/a
1990 393 23.8 16.5 n/a
1991 423 24.8 17.0 n/a
1992 471 25.5 18.4 2.5
1993 478 25.5 18.7 0.2
1994 507 26.8 18.9 4.7
1995 590 29.4 20.1 2.7
1996 590 29.4 20.1 2.7
1997 591 31.1 19.0 1.9
1998 513 31.1 16.5 1.9
1999 507 31.9 15.9 3
2000 503 32.7 15.4 3
2001 494 32.8 15.1 n/a
2002 481 31.8 15.1 2.5
2003 481 31.8 15.1 2.5
2004 476 33.0 14.4 3.4
2005 484 28.2 17.2 n/a
2006 577 28.2 20.5 1.9
2007 487 28.2 17.3 2.1
2008 467 31.4 14.9 2.1
2009 440 33.4 14.0 3.6
2010 446 30.5 14.6 5.4
2011 424 30.3 13.9 4.7
2012 397 29.3 13.5 5
2013 374 26.3 14.1 6.7
2014 373 27.1 13.7 7
2015 378 26.0 14.5 9.3
2016 372 27.0 13.7 9.4
2017 363 27.2 13.3 8
2018 347 26.7 12.9 7.8
2019 340 26.8 12.6 15.6
2020 356 25.7 13.8 16
2021 354 26.8 13.1 15.3
2022 345 24.2 14.2 9.9
2023 351 23.8 14.7 13.4
2024 347 26.4 13.1 16.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gainfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 23.0 19.3 n/a
1989 434 24.8 17.5 n/a
1990 393 23.8 16.5 n/a
1991 423 24.8 17.0 n/a
1992 471 25.5 18.4 2.5
1993 478 25.5 18.7 0.2
1994 507 26.8 18.9 4.7
1995 590 29.4 20.1 2.7
1996 590 29.4 20.1 2.7
1997 591 31.1 19.0 1.9
1998 513 31.1 16.5 1.9
1999 507 31.9 15.9 3
2000 503 32.7 15.4 3
2001 494 32.8 15.1 n/a
2002 481 31.8 15.1 2.5
2003 481 31.8 15.1 2.5
2004 476 33.0 14.4 3.4
2005 484 28.2 17.2 n/a
2006 577 28.2 20.5 1.9
2007 487 28.2 17.3 2.1
2008 467 31.4 14.9 2.1
2009 440 33.4 14.0 3.6
2010 446 30.5 14.6 5.4
2011 424 30.3 13.9 4.7
2012 397 29.3 13.5 5
2013 374 26.3 14.1 6.7
2014 373 27.1 13.7 7
2015 378 26.0 14.5 9.3
2016 372 27.0 13.7 9.4
2017 363 27.2 13.3 8
2018 347 26.7 12.9 7.8
2019 340 26.8 12.6 15.6
2020 356 25.7 13.8 16
2021 354 26.8 13.1 15.3
2022 345 24.2 14.2 9.9
2023 351 23.8 14.7 13.4
2024 347 26.4 13.1 16.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gainfield Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,789
2019 $18,838
2020 $17,386
2021 $18,455
2022 $19,460
2023 $20,471

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gainfield Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 111th of 491 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gainfield Elementary School)80.667.3
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 15)7761.2
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gainfield Elementary School)80.673.1
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 15)84.769
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gainfield Elementary School)75.957.6
 18.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 15)72.760.5
 12.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gainfield Elementary School)81.565.2
 16.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 15)80.767.3
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gainfield Elementary School)86.381.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 15)77.367.7
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students340351
 3.2%
African American108
 20%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian166
 62.5%
Hispanic2124
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White284296
 4.2%
Two or More Races717
 142.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.6%13.4%
 2.2%

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Gainfield Elementary School ranks 110th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Gainfield Elementary School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Gainfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rochambeau Middle School
High : Pomperaug Regional High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 347 students attended Gainfield Elementary School.


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