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Gaffney Elementary School

Summary:

Gaffney Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Britain, Connecticut, serving 423 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the New Britain School District, which is ranked 158 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gaffney Elementary School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 65.72% Hispanic, significantly higher than the state average. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Connecticut elementary schools, with poor performance on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. This is particularly true for Hispanic students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom 20-30% of Connecticut elementary schools. Despite a relatively high per-student spending of $21,053, the school's academic performance remains poor.

The challenges faced by Gaffney Elementary School are not unique, as nearby schools in the New Britain School District, such as Holmes Elementary School, Chamberlain Elementary School, and Jefferson Elementary School, also perform poorly on standardized tests and have high percentages of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests that the issues at Gaffney Elementary School are systemic within the district, and a comprehensive, district-wide approach may be needed to address the root causes and improve educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 322 Slater Rd.
       New Britain, CT  06053

(860) 225-6247

District: New Britain School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
436th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,006 Help


Students who attend Gaffney Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy
    Slade Middle School
High:    New Britain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.0%
White:
15.2%
African American:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.1% Help


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Compare Details Gaffney Elementary School ranks worse than 87.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the New Britain School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66%), White (15.2%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gaffney Elementary School is 12.9, which is the 4th best among 10 elementary schools in the New Britain School District. (See more...)
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Compare Gaffney Elementary School employs 33.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gaffney Elementary School is $25,006, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the New Britain School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gaffney Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gaffney Elementary School 436th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Gaffney Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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New Britain School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Britain School District 158th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gaffney Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gaffney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 11.13 514th 570 9.8%
2007 9.69 524th 568 7.7%
2008 10.04 517th 565 8.5%
2009 4.88 540th 566 4.6%
2010 2.13 568th 579 1.9%
2011 3.46 549th 565 2.8%
2012 8.55 529th 564 6.2%
2013 4.17 537th 557 3.6%
2015 19.85 440th 551 20.1%
2016 6.57 473rd 518 8.7%
2017 5.91 477th 519 8.1%
2018 2.95 521st 532 2.1%
2019 4.64 494th 522 5.4%
2021 10.07 481st 538 10.6%
2022 8.38 443rd 490 9.6%
2023 8.71 446th 491 9.2%
2024 10.27 436th 497 12.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gaffney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.92 321st 371 13.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gaffney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.60 254th 302 15.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Gaffney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.43 399th 455 12.3%
2024 5.99 229th 237 3.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Gaffney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.08 226th 233 3.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gaffney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.77 96th 108 11.1%
2024 28.39 83rd 111 25.2%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gaffney Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 166 60 6 87 1 n/a n/a 0 320
1989 166 65 10 97 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1990 168 49 13 78 n/a n/a n/a 0 308
1991 230 71 14 97 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1992 238 60 14 102 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1993 249 65 17 146 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1994 205 60 15 133 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1995 245 79 13 147 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1996 245 79 13 147 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1997 232 111 9 203 1 n/a n/a 0 556
1998 228 140 11 245 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1999 214 129 17 211 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2000 210 115 19 215 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2001 236 108 14 232 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2002 203 93 16 251 2 n/a n/a 0 565
2003 203 93 16 251 2 n/a n/a 0 565
2004 190 106 17 252 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2005 170 101 14 242 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2006 199 117 15 308 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2007 160 83 13 222 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2008 141 67 21 205 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2009 158 80 26 226 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2010 161 80 19 262 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2011 200 60 25 230 2 0 3 0 520
2012 214 68 20 255 1 0 6 0 564
2013 202 60 18 292 0 0 7 0 579
2014 167 60 26 328 0 0 12 0 593
2015 185 52 22 298 0 0 12 0 569
2016 183 51 18 312 0 0 14 0 578
2017 155 56 25 340 0 0 18 0 594
2018 130 53 19 277 0 0 19 0 498
2019 84 39 9 281 0 0 21 0 434
2020 89 34 12 324 0 0 34 0 493
2021 82 31 11 259 0 0 35 0 418
2022 79 37 12 270 0 0 25 0 423
2023 65 44 8 278 0 0 28 0 423
2024 65 44 9 283 0 0 28 0 429

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gaffney Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 320 19.0 16.8 n/a
1989 339 18.0 18.8 n/a
1990 308 18.0 17.1 n/a
1991 412 25.0 16.4 n/a
1992 414 30.1 13.7 23.9
1993 477 35.9 13.3 2.7
1994 413 30.1 13.7 40
1995 484 27.2 17.8 34.9
1996 484 27.2 17.8 34.9
1997 556 34.2 16.3 28.6
1998 624 37.4 16.7 29.2
1999 572 34.9 16.4 38.8
2000 559 36.3 15.4 49.4
2001 590 37.0 15.9 n/a
2002 565 37.3 15.1 56.6
2003 565 37.3 15.1 56.6
2004 565 36.6 15.4 51.9
2005 528 34.2 15.4 n/a
2006 639 31.7 20.2 43
2007 479 32.8 14.6 52.2
2008 434 31.7 13.7 49.8
2009 490 38.3 15.2 56.1
2010 522 34.3 15.2 78.2
2011 520 38.5 13.5 64.4
2012 564 38.8 14.5 71.6
2013 579 40.4 14.3 68.2
2014 593 42.4 13.9 68
2015 569 41.0 13.8 74.5
2016 578 44.0 13.1 73.4
2017 594 42.9 13.8 56.1
2018 498 45.4 10.9 69.7
2019 434 31.4 13.8 64.1
2020 493 34.7 14.1 70.2
2021 418 33.7 12.3 70.6
2022 423 33.7 12.5 71.9
2023 423 37.7 11.2 73.5
2024 429 33.2 12.9 71.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gaffney Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 320 19.0 16.8 n/a
1989 339 18.0 18.8 n/a
1990 308 18.0 17.1 n/a
1991 412 25.0 16.4 n/a
1992 414 30.1 13.7 23.9
1993 477 35.9 13.3 2.7
1994 413 30.1 13.7 40
1995 484 27.2 17.8 34.9
1996 484 27.2 17.8 34.9
1997 556 34.2 16.3 28.6
1998 624 37.4 16.7 29.2
1999 572 34.9 16.4 38.8
2000 559 36.3 15.4 49.4
2001 590 37.0 15.9 n/a
2002 565 37.3 15.1 56.6
2003 565 37.3 15.1 56.6
2004 565 36.6 15.4 51.9
2005 528 34.2 15.4 n/a
2006 639 31.7 20.2 43
2007 479 32.8 14.6 52.2
2008 434 31.7 13.7 49.8
2009 490 38.3 15.2 56.1
2010 522 34.3 15.2 78.2
2011 520 38.5 13.5 64.4
2012 564 38.8 14.5 71.6
2013 579 40.4 14.3 68.2
2014 593 42.4 13.9 68
2015 569 41.0 13.8 74.5
2016 578 44.0 13.1 73.4
2017 594 42.9 13.8 56.1
2018 498 45.4 10.9 69.7
2019 434 31.4 13.8 64.1
2020 493 34.7 14.1 70.2
2021 418 33.7 12.3 70.6
2022 423 33.7 12.5 71.9
2023 423 37.7 11.2 73.5
2024 429 33.2 12.9 71.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gaffney Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,229
2019 $21,053
2020 $19,272
2021 $23,623
2022 $24,528
2023 $25,006

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gaffney Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 494th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 446th of 491 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gaffney Elementary School)27.819.7
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Britain School District)16.914.4
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gaffney Elementary School)18.116.7
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Britain School District)13.513.9
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gaffney Elementary School)11.719.7
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Britain School District)19.615.4
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gaffney Elementary School)11.923.2
 11.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Britain School District)12.513.5
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students434423
 2.5%
African American3944
 12.8%
American Indian00
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic281278
 1.1%
Pacific Islander00
White8465
 22.6%
Two or More Races2128
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%73.5%
 9.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gaffney Elementary School

Gaffney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.3% of Connecticut elementary schools.

Students who attend Gaffney Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy
Middle : Slade Middle School
High : New Britain High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 429 students attended Gaffney Elementary School.

Students at Gaffney Elementary School are 66% Hispanic, 15% White, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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