Ruth Chaffee School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newington, Connecticut 06111 · Newington School District
#278 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#11493 of 50,301 nationally
About Ruth Chaffee School
Ruth Chaffee School is a public elementary located in Newington, in the Newington School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 317 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 278th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 317.
There are 7 schools in Newington; Ruth Chaffee School ranks 3rd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ruth Chaffee School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ruth Chaffee School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Wallace Middle School
Newington · Public middle · Grades 5–8
610 students · 2.1 km away
John Paterson School
Newington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
394 students · 2.4 km away
Newington High School
Newington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,255 students · 2.5 km away
CREC Preschool at Progress Drive
Wethersfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
118 students · 2.6 km away
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
Wethersfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
342 students · 2.7 km away
Highcrest School
Wethersfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
429 students · 2.7 km away
Martin Kellogg Middle School
Newington · Public middle · Grades 5–8
567 students · 3.2 km away
Elizabeth Green School
Newington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
278 students · 3.4 km away
West Hill School
Rocky Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
392 students · 3.6 km away
Emerson-Williams School
Wethersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
Bryant School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
317 students
West Woods School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
317 students
Gilead Hill School
Hebron · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
317 students
Killingly Central School
Dayville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
317 students
Mary T. Murphy School
Branford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
Wilbur Cross School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
318 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruth Chaffee School a good school?
Ruth Chaffee School has a Success Index (US) of 69.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #278 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ruth Chaffee School rank in Connecticut?
Ruth Chaffee School ranks #278 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #11493 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ruth Chaffee School?
Ruth Chaffee School had 317 students in 2025.
Is Ruth Chaffee School a elementary school or a high school?
Ruth Chaffee School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ruth Chaffee School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ruth Chaffee School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.