Frank T. Wheeler School vs Gaffney Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank T. Wheeler School
Plainville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Gaffney Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
| Measure | Frank T. Wheeler School Plainville, Connecticut | Gaffney Elementary School New Britain, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 596 | #555 of 596 |
| National rank | #11309 of 50,301 | #44648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 262 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| city | Plainville | New Britain |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank T. Wheeler School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 20.3).
- •Frank T. Wheeler School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Frank T. Wheeler School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Frank T. Wheeler School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 71.7%).
- •Frank T. Wheeler School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.6).
- •Gaffney Elementary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 262.
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 Frank T. Wheeler School better than Gaffney Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank T. Wheeler School ranks higher (70.0 vs 20.3 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 Frank T. Wheeler School and Gaffney Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Plainville and New Britain in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank T. Wheeler School: 262. Gaffney Elementary School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank T. Wheeler School and Gaffney Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Frank T. Wheeler School is 276th of 596 and Gaffney Elementary School is 555th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).