Gainfield Elementary School vs. Pomperaug Elementary School
Should you attend Gainfield Elementary School or Pomperaug Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gainfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Pomperaug Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pomperaug Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
347 students
422 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#270 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
2
-
Kindergarten Students
51
62
Grade 1 Students
59
69
Grade 2 Students
57
63
Grade 3 Students
57
65
Grade 4 Students
56
75
Grade 5 Students
65
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
84%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
