Gainfield Elementary School vs Long Meadow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainfield Elementary School
Southbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Long Meadow Elementary School
Middlebury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
| Measure | Gainfield Elementary School Southbury, Connecticut | Long Meadow Elementary School Middlebury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #31 of 596 | #62 of 596 |
| National rank | #345 of 50,301 | #776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 321 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.1% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| city | Southbury | Middlebury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gainfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.5 vs 90.0).
- •Gainfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Gainfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Gainfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 13.3%).
- •Gainfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.6).
- •Long Meadow Elementary School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 321.
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 Gainfield Elementary School better than Long Meadow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gainfield Elementary School ranks higher (92.5 vs 90.0 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 Gainfield Elementary School and Long Meadow Elementary School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Southbury and Middlebury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainfield Elementary School: 321. Long Meadow Elementary School: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainfield Elementary School and Long Meadow Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Gainfield Elementary School is 31st of 596 and Long Meadow Elementary School is 62nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).