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Ruth Chaffee School

Newington, Connecticut · Grades PreK to 4 · Newington School District

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About Ruth Chaffee School

Located in Newington, Connecticut, Ruth Chaffee School is a public school for pre-K through grade 4. It reported 317 students in 2024-25. There are about 12.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (24.8 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Capitol Planning Region. It is one of 7 schools in Newington School District. There are 67 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	160 Superior Avenue, Newington, CT 06111
Phone	(860) 666-4687
School district	Newington School District
Grades	PreK to 4
Students (2024-25)	317
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	24.8
Students per teacher	12.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Capitol Planning Region

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 090288000612). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

John Wallace Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 8Newington · 1.3 mi Emmanuel Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 12Newington · 1.5 mi John Paterson SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Newington · 1.5 mi Newington High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Newington · 1.6 mi Samuel B. Webb Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Wethersfield, CT · 1.6 mi Highcrest SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Wethersfield, CT · 1.7 mi Martin Kellogg Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 8Newington · 2 mi Elizabeth Green SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Newington · 2.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Ruth Chaffee School serve?

Ruth Chaffee School serves pre-K through grade 4.

How many students attend Ruth Chaffee School?

Ruth Chaffee School reported 317 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Chaffee School?

About 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 317 students and 24.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Ruth Chaffee School a public or charter school?

Ruth Chaffee School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Ruth Chaffee School in?

Ruth Chaffee School is part of Newington School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ct/newington-school-district/

Where is Ruth Chaffee School located?

Ruth Chaffee School is at 160 Superior Avenue, Newington, CT 06111. The phone number is (860) 666-4687.

How many other schools are near Ruth Chaffee School?

There are 67 other schools within 5 miles of Ruth Chaffee School in our directory.