Gainfield Elementary School

www.region15.org/ges

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gainfield Elementary School, located in Southbury, Connecticut, is a key component of the Region 15 School District. Serving students in the early stages of their academic careers, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous academic instruction with social-emotional learning to ensure that students are well-prepared for their future educational transitions.

The school community prides itself on a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local Southbury area. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern pedagogical approaches, Gainfield encourages student curiosity and active participation. Through its commitment to the district’s mission, the school works to provide a safe, engaging, and enriching atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and as responsible members of their community.

321

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gainfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	24
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	14

White
271 (84.7%)
Hispanic
24 (7.5%)
Two or More
14 (4.4%)
Black
9 (2.8%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Regional School District 15
Phone:	(203)264-5312
Website:	http://www.region15.org/ges
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 2

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 54