Ruth Chaffee School

www.npsct.org/

317 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

The Ruth Chaffee School, located at 160 Superior Avenue in Newington, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the Newington Public Schools district. It is a dedicated elementary school that focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for young students. By prioritizing foundational academic skills alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys while nurturing a sense of community within the classroom.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Newington Public Schools, which emphasizes excellence, equity, and the empowerment of all students. Families associated with the school benefit from a structured curriculum, a variety of extracurricular opportunities, and a strong partnership between parents, staff, and the local community. For those looking for specific updates on district policies, school calendars, or administrative news, the school maintains an active presence on the [Newington Public Schools website](http://www.npsct.org/).

317

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruth Chaffee School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	63
Black	15
Asian	37
Two or More	16

White
186 (58.7%)
Hispanic
63 (19.9%)
Asian
37 (11.7%)
Two or More
16 (5.0%)
Black
15 (4.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newington School District
Phone:	(860)666-4687
Website:	http://www.npsct.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 71