Newfield Elementary School

What Newfield Elementary School does

Newfield Elementary School is a public Kindergarten through 5th grade elementary school located at 345 Pepper Ridge Road in Stamford, Connecticut, operated as part of the Stamford Public Schools district — a government entity under the Connecticut State education system. The school delivers a standards-based instructional program aligned with the district's mission of nurturing productive habits of mind, body, and heart, serving families residing within its geographic attendance zone. Core academic offerings include i-Ready Classroom Mathematics (K-2) and Everyday Mathematics (Grades 3-5, from the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project), supported by i-Ready diagnostic assessments for grades 2-5 in math and reading. The pedagogical center is the Responsive Classroom approach, a social-emotional learning framework practiced as a designated Leadership school for over 20 years and validated by CASEL as evidence-based.

The school's technology stack integrates PowerSchool for student information management and parent portal access, Clever for single sign-on, Google Workspace for Education, i-Ready for diagnostic and personalized instruction, School Messenger/Remind for family notifications, Peachjar for digital flyer distribution, and Weglot for multilingual website translation. Supporting services include an on-campus School-Based Health Center delivering mental and behavioral health services, Roscco after-school enrichment programming, Parent University for family education, and a Growing Readers literacy program. Leadership includes Principal Sharon Longo, Assistant Principals Kathy Cibulskas-Lane and Michael Macchio (Specialized Instruction), and MTSS coordinator Mandi Leale.

As a government-operated public school, Newfield Elementary does not charge tuition and is funded through public taxation and the Stamford Public Schools district budget. Student enrollment is administered through the district's centralized registration system with assignment based on geographic boundaries. Key community partnerships include Building One Community (community-building/inclusion initiatives), SC2C/Stamford Community Collaboration (district-wide engagement), and Roscco (after-school programming). The school is one of nine K-5 campuses within Stamford Public Schools alongside peer institutions such as Davenport Ridge, Hart Magnet, Julia A. Stark, K.T. Murphy, Northeast, Roxbury, Springdale, Stillmeadow, and Toquam Magnet.

Name

Newfield Elementary School

Legal name

Stamford Public School System

Website

https://newfieldschool.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Newfield Elementary School is a public K-5 elementary school in Stamford, Connecticut, operated by Stamford Public Schools. It delivers standards-based academics and the Responsive Classroom SEL framework, supported by PowerSchool, i-Ready, Clever, and Google Workspace, plus mental health and after-school services.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB)

Keywords

• K-5 elementary education
• Public school services
• Social-emotional learning
• Standards-based instruction
• School-based health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stamford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Newfield Elementary School delivers a Kindergarten through 5th grade public school program, providing standards-based academic instruction aligned with the Stamford Public Schools mission. The program integrates the Responsive Classroom social-emotional learning approach practiced for over 20 years, with math instruction delivered through i-Ready Classroom Mathematics (K-2) and Everyday Mathematics (3-5). Supporting services include a School-Based Health Center, after-school enrichment through Roscco, and family engagement programs such as Parent University and Growing Readers.

Product overview

Newfield Elementary School is a Kindergarten through 5th grade public elementary school serving students on Pepper Ridge Road in Stamford, CT. The school's educational offerings center on a standards-based instructional program aligned with Stamford Public Schools' mission. Key academic products include i-Ready Classroom Mathematics for grades K-2 and Everyday Mathematics for grades 3-5, both designed to develop mathematical thinking through collaborative and real-world applications. The school also embeds the Responsive Classroom approach as its core social-emotional learning framework, practiced for over 20 years. Supporting services include a School-Based Health Center providing mental health services, a Technology Hub with curated educational websites, the Roscco after-school program, Parent University for family engagement, and a Growing Readers literacy program. The school integrates with PowerSchool for administrative functions, Clever for single sign-on, i-Ready for diagnostic assessment, and uses Remind/School Messenger for communications.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standards-Based Instructional Program K-5 inclusive, standards-based instructional program aligned with Stamford Public Schools' mission to nurture productive habits of mind, body, and heart in every student. Designed for K-5 students and families in the Stamford Public Schools district.
• Responsive Classroom Social/emotional learning approach and leadership philosophy practiced at the school for over 20 years, fostering cooperation, assertion, responsibility, empathy, and self-control. Backed by CASEL as an evidence-based SEL program. Designed for K-5 students, families, and educators.
• i-Ready Classroom Mathematics (K-2) Math curriculum for grades K-2 designed to engage students in deep mathematical thinking through a Try-Discuss-Connect framework, with daily sessions centered around meaningful problems and lessons spanning about a week.
• Everyday Mathematics (Grades 3-5) Math curriculum following the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project approach, emphasizing higher expectations, varied mathematics, real-world applications, and collaborative learning across six mathematical strands for grades 3-5 students.
• School-Based Health Center On-site school health center offering mental and behavioral health services, therapy visits, psychiatric referrals, and support regardless of insurance status; operates in conjunction with pediatrician care for enrolled students.
• Roscco After-School Program After-school activities and enrichment program provided through roscco.org for elementary school students, offering learning and enrichment opportunities beyond regular school hours.
• Parent University District-sponsored parent education program offering resources and guidance to families including how to view student progress reports, understand curriculum, and support learning at home.
• Growing Readers Program Reading enrichment program providing age-appropriate book recommendations for each K-5 grade level to support literacy development at home.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Building One CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership program supporting school community building and engagement initiatives. Building One Community works with Newfield Elementary to foster inclusive environment and strengthen community connections.
• SC2C PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict partnership initiative referenced in school communications as part of expanded engagement opportunities. SC2C (Stamford Community Collaboration) partnership helps maximize community engagement relationships.
• RosccominorOthersRoscco provides after-school enrichment activities and programs for elementary school students. The organization coordinates with Newfield Elementary to offer activity programs through their website at roscco.org.

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hart Magnet Elementary School: K-5 public elementary school within Stamford Public Schools, operating as a magnet school. Direct peer competing for families in the same Stamford catchment with differentiated magnet programming.
• Springdale Elementary School: K-5 Stamford Public Schools peer. Operates under the same district governance and curriculum standards, providing a near-identical service profile to Newfield for the same K-5 audience.
• Toquam Magnet Elementary School: K-5 magnet elementary in Stamford Public Schools. Direct peer competing for the same K-5 families but with a magnet designation that competes on differentiated programming.
• Davenport Ridge Elementary School: Another K-5 public elementary school in the same Stamford Public Schools district. Most directly comparable peer — same district governance, same funding model, same grade span, competing for the same local K-5 enrollment pool.
• Northeast Elementary School: K-5 Stamford Public Schools elementary school. Same district, same grade span, and same family-facing communication infrastructure, making it a directly comparable peer for enrollment share analysis.
• Stillmeadow Elementary School: K-5 elementary school within Stamford Public Schools. Direct intra-district peer using the same ed-tech platforms and district curriculum, serving as a benchmark for Newfield's family engagement and program differentiation.
• Julia A. Stark Elementary School: K-5 public elementary school in Stamford Public Schools serving the same community. Direct intra-district peer with shared district resources and similar curricular frameworks.
• K.T. Murphy Elementary School: Sibling K-5 elementary school within Stamford Public Schools. Direct peer sharing identical district-level curriculum, ed-tech stack (PowerSchool, i-Ready, Clever), and SEL framework expectations.
• Roxbury Elementary School: Another K-5 Stamford Public Schools elementary. Directly comparable on funding model, curriculum standards, and parent communication channels; competes for the same geographic family pool.

Others

• Center for Responsive Schools: The non-profit organization that originated and certifies the Responsive Classroom approach that Newfield has practiced for 20+ years. Relevant ecosystem/thematic peer that defines the SEL framework Newfield brands itself on.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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