Mead School vs Newfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mead School
Ansonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
Newfield School
Stamford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
| Measure | Mead School Ansonia, Connecticut | Newfield School Stamford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 596 | #353 of 596 |
| National rank | #38025 of 50,301 | #19373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 578 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 49% |
| city | Ansonia | Stamford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newfield School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 30.8).
- •Newfield School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 30%).
- •Newfield School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 34%).
- •Newfield School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 66.6%).
- •Newfield School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.2).
- •Mead School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 575.
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 Mead School better than Newfield School?
On the Success Index (US), Newfield School ranks higher (58.3 vs 30.8 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 Mead School and Newfield School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Ansonia and Stamford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead School: 578. Newfield School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead School and Newfield School rank in Connecticut?
Mead School is 507th of 596 and Newfield School is 353rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).