Gaffney Elementary School

www.csdnb.org

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

423

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gaffney Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	278
Black	44
Asian	8
Two or More	28

Hispanic
278 (65.7 %)
White
65 (15.4 %)
Black
44 (10.4 %)
Two or More
28 (6.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Britain School District
Phone:	(860)225-6247
Website:	http://www.csdnb.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 63

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 58