Gainfield Elementary School vs. Pomperaug School
Should you attend Gainfield Elementary School or Pomperaug 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 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 351 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 15:1 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pomperaug 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 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
351 students
415 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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
1
Kindergarten Students
53
73
Grade 1 Students
57
61
Grade 2 Students
54
63
Grade 3 Students
53
75
Grade 4 Students
66
82
Grade 5 Students
66
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
84%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
