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Ruth Chaffee School — School Calendar 2026-27
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Newington, CT 06111
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Upcoming Events
Oct
6
Tue
PL Day - Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide
Oct
12
Mon
Indigenous Peoples' Day - Schools/Offices ClosedEventDistrict-wide
Oct
14
Wed
Board of Education MeetingEventDistrict-wide
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.
Oct
28
Wed
Board of Education MeetingEventDistrict-wide
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Nov
3
Tue
Election Day - Schools Closed/Offices OpenEventDistrict-wide
Nov
17
Tue
PL Day - Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide
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School Profile
Grades
PK–4
Enrollment
315
Student:Teacher
12.1:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Newington School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
34.6%
Phone
(860)666-4687School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
55-59%
Math Proficiency
45-49%
Chronic Absenteeism
4.1%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
300
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
27
100% fully certified
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,794
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$15,488
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$30,404
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 5%State 29%Local 66%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$378,952
+4.9% 1yr+49.8% 5yr
Hartford, CT metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
17.8%
Below 150% poverty line
5.7%
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Uninsured residents
9.2%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
669
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
599
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
208 (35%)
Other Health Impairment
131 (22%)
Autism
105 (18%)
Speech/Language Impairment
62 (10%)
Emotional Disturbance
26 (4%)
Intellectual Disability
13 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
317
Current enrollment
Stable(-2% 5yr)Coming Up
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
PL Day - Early Dismissal
half_dayMon, Oct 12, 2026
Indigenous Peoples' Day - Schools/Offices Closed
EventWed, Oct 14, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Newington School District. Ruth Chaffee School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Ruth Chaffee Open HouseDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Middle Schools' Open HouseDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Elizabeth Green Open HouseDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Anna Reynolds Open HouseDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | John Paterson Open HouseDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Newington High School Open HouseDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | PL Day - Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples' Day - Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day - Schools Closed/Offices OpenDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | PL Day - Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - Early DismissalDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | PL Day - Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Winter Break - Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Winter Break - Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Winter Break - Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Break - Schools Closed/Offices OpenDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | Winter Break - Schools Closed/Offices OpenDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | Winter Break - Schools Closed/Offices OpenDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Winter Break - Schools Closed/Offices OpenDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day - Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | PL Day - Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | Three Kings Day - Schools Closed/Offices OpenDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | PL Day - Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Professional Development Day - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | February Break - Schools Closed/Offices OpenDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day - Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | PL Day - Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr - Schools Closed/Offices OpenDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday - Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2027 | PL Day - Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | April Break - Schools Closed/Offices OpenDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | April Break - Schools Closed/Offices OpenDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | April Break - Schools Closed/Offices OpenDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | April Break - Schools Closed/Offices OpenDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | April Break - Schools Closed/Offices OpenDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | PL Day - Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | NHS AM AwardsDistrict-wide |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Scholars BreakfastDistrict-wide |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | Projected Last Day of School - Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ruth Chaffee School
Ruth Chaffee School currently enrolls 315 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CT.
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