Gaffney Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaffney Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
Jefferson Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Gaffney Elementary School New Britain, Connecticut | Jefferson Elementary School New Britain, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 596 | #509 of 596 |
| National rank | #44648 of 50,301 | #38213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 438 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| city | New Britain | New Britain |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 20.3).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Gaffney Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 74.8%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.6).
- •Gaffney Elementary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 389.
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 Gaffney Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (30.5 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 Gaffney Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between New Britain and New Britain in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaffney Elementary School: 438. Jefferson Elementary School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaffney Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Gaffney Elementary School is 555th of 596 and Jefferson Elementary School is 509th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).