Chamberlain Elementary School vs John Paterson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chamberlain Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
John Paterson School
Newington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
394 students
| Measure | Chamberlain Elementary School New Britain, Connecticut | John Paterson School Newington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #546 of 596 | #260 of 596 |
| National rank | #43372 of 50,301 | #9451 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 402 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 62% |
| city | New Britain | Newington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Paterson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 22.3).
- •John Paterson School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 9%).
- •John Paterson School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •John Paterson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 79.4%).
- •John Paterson School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •Chamberlain Elementary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 394.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chamberlain Elementary School better than John Paterson School?
On the Success Index (US), John Paterson School ranks higher (72.7 vs 22.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chamberlain Elementary School and John Paterson School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between New Britain and Newington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chamberlain Elementary School: 402. John Paterson School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chamberlain Elementary School and John Paterson School rank in Connecticut?
Chamberlain Elementary School is 546th of 596 and John Paterson School is 260th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).