DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School vs Gaffney Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–8
819 students
Gaffney Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
| Measure | DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School New Britain, Connecticut | Gaffney Elementary School New Britain, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #581 of 596 | #555 of 596 |
| National rank | #46807 of 50,301 | #44648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 819 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 819 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| city | New Britain | New Britain |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaffney Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 16.6).
- •Gaffney Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Gaffney Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Gaffney Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 74.4%).
- •Gaffney Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.8).
- •DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School is the larger school with 819 students compared with 438.
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 DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School better than Gaffney Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaffney Elementary School ranks higher (20.3 vs 16.6 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 DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School and Gaffney Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between New Britain and New Britain in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School: 819. Gaffney Elementary School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School and Gaffney Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School is 581st of 596 and Gaffney Elementary School is 555th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).