Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ruth Chaffee School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruth Chaffee School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Motto
Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes.
School Rankings
Ruth Chaffee School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Chaffee School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
20%
31%
Black
5%
12%
White
57%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Chaffee School's ranking?
Ruth Chaffee School is ranked #386 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ruth Chaffee School often compared to?
Ruth Chaffee Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bolton Center School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ruth Chaffee School?
315 students attend Ruth Chaffee School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ruth Chaffee School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth Chaffee School?
Ruth Chaffee School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ruth Chaffee School offer ?
Ruth Chaffee School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ruth Chaffee School part of?
Ruth Chaffee School is part of Newington School District.
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