Excellent
#127 of 990 schools in CT
Top 13% in state
Gainfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Regional School District 15 · Southbury, CT
A Regional School District 15 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
307 Old Field Rd., Southbury, CT 06488
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gainfield Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gainfield Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,434
Median home value
$381,800
Median rent
$1,906/mo
College educated
51.5%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06488; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomperaug Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Long Meadow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Mitchell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Sandy Hook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–4 | 5.0 mi | 353 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Regional School District 15
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $26,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gainfield Elementary School is listed in Regional School District 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gainfield Elementary School
Gainfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Southbury, CT, part of Regional School District 15, serving approximately 347 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gainfield Elementary School
What grades does Gainfield Elementary School serve?
Gainfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gainfield Elementary School?
Gainfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainfield Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gainfield Elementary School rank in CT?
Gainfield Elementary School ranks #127 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Gainfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gainfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gainfield Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gainfield Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gainfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gainfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gainfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gainfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gainfield Elementary School?
16.1% of students at Gainfield Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (203) 264-5312
- Area population (ZIP 06488)
- 19,973
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 51.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06488; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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