Key Elementary (Gaffney) serves 43 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
56%
30%
Black
12%
12%
White
23%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Key Elementary (Gaffney)?
43 students attend Key Elementary (Gaffney).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Key Elementary (Gaffney) students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Key Elementary (Gaffney) offer ?
Key Elementary (Gaffney) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Key Elementary (Gaffney) part of?
Key Elementary (Gaffney) is part of New Britain School District.
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