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Ruth Chaffee School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
160 Superior Avenue, Newington, CT 06111 · (860) 666-4687 · Part of Newington School District
Students
317
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
31%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about Ruth Chaffee School
- Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 9.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 37.9%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 50.7%
Location
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160 Superior Avenue, Newington
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K33
Kindergarten45
Grade 153
Grade 260
Grade 355
Grade 471
Enrollment over time
350’20
319’21
327’22
315’23
317’24
Down 9.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 59%Hispanic 20%Asian 12%Two or more races 5%Black 5%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.