- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Southbury, CT
Gainfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gainfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090353701116
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainfield Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Southbury · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gainfield Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gainfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Southbury, CT.
School address
District: Regional School District 15 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090353701116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Gainfield Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 090353701116 · Southbury, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 14:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pomperaug Regional High School (970 students)
Gainfield Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Gainfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pomperaug Regi
Pomperaug Regional High School
970 students
- Long Meadow El
Long Meadow Elementary School
518 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School
420 students
- Rochambeau Mid
Rochambeau Middle School
412 students
- Pomperaug Scho
Pomperaug School
395 students
- This school 321
Gainfield Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Gainfield Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gainfield Elementary School compares
Gainfield Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 85% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,782
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Gainfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Regional School District 15 reports $25,782 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gainfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomperaug Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Meadow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rochambeau Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pomperaug School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Southbury
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gainfield Elementary School
How many students attend Gainfield Elementary School?
Gainfield Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Southbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainfield Elementary School is 14:1, which is 16% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gainfield Elementary School?
10.5% of students at Gainfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gainfield Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Southbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainfield Elementary School?
Gainfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gainfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Southbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Gainfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Southbury, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Regional School District 15?
Besides Gainfield Elementary School, Regional School District 15 also operates Pomperaug Regional High School (970 students), Long Meadow Elementary School (518 students), and Memorial Middle School (420 students). See the Regional School District 15 district page for the complete list.