CREC Preschool at Progress Drive vs Ruth Chaffee School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CREC Preschool at Progress Drive
Wethersfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
118 students
Ruth Chaffee School
Newington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
317 students
| Measure | CREC Preschool at Progress Drive Wethersfield, Connecticut | Ruth Chaffee School Newington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #278 of 596 |
| National rank | – | #11493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 118 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 118 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Wethersfield | Newington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Chaffee School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 51.7%).
- •Ruth Chaffee School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.9).
- •Ruth Chaffee School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 118.
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 CREC Preschool at Progress Drive better than Ruth Chaffee School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are CREC Preschool at Progress Drive and Ruth Chaffee School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wethersfield and Newington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CREC Preschool at Progress Drive: 118. Ruth Chaffee School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CREC Preschool at Progress Drive and Ruth Chaffee School rank in Connecticut?
CREC Preschool at Progress Drive is unranked and Ruth Chaffee School is 278th of 596 among other schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).