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#564 of 990 schools in CT
Ruth Chaffee School
Elementary School · Newington School District · Newington, CT
A Newington School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
160 Superior Avenue, Newington, CT 06111
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ruth Chaffee School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ruth Chaffee 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,216/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,585
Median home value
$279,900
Median rent
$1,487/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06111; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| John Paterson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Samuel B. Webb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Highcrest SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 462 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Newington School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,794NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ruth Chaffee School is listed in Newington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ruth Chaffee School
Ruth Chaffee School is a public elementary school in Newington, CT, part of Newington School District, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #564 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ruth Chaffee School
What grades does Ruth Chaffee School serve?
Ruth Chaffee School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Ruth Chaffee School?
Ruth Chaffee School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Chaffee School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Chaffee School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruth Chaffee School rank in CT?
Ruth Chaffee School ranks #564 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Ruth Chaffee School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruth Chaffee School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Ruth Chaffee School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruth Chaffee School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ruth Chaffee School a charter school?
No, Ruth Chaffee School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ruth Chaffee School a Title I school?
No, Ruth Chaffee School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruth Chaffee School?
34.6% of students at Ruth Chaffee 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (860) 666-4687
- Area population (ZIP 06111)
- 30,551
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 06111; 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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