GAFFNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gaffney Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Britain School District school district, located in New Britain, CT with about 498 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Gaffney Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Gaffney Elementary School is a public school located in New Britain, Connecticut, serving a diverse student population as part of the Consolidated School District of New Britain. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By offering a structured curriculum and emphasizing fundamental skills, Gaffney aims to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community within the school building.
Beyond its core academic mission, Gaffney Elementary focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a collaborative atmosphere. The school utilizes various resources provided by the district to support diverse learners and promote an inclusive culture. Located on Slater Road, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, striving to provide a safe and enriching experience that encourages students to become responsible, life-long learners.
For more information, contact Gaffney Elementary School at (860) 225-6247 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Britain, CT 06053-3458
(860) 225-6247
http://www.csdnb.org
GAFFNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Britain, CT with about 498 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Britain School District
- Total Students:
- 498
- Teachers:
- 45.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 498 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 55.6%
- White
- 26.1%
- Black or African American
- 10.6%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.