Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chatfield-lopresti School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chatfield-lopresti School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chatfield-lopresti School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatfield-lopresti School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#496 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
7%
13%
White
65%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatfield-lopresti School's ranking?
Chatfield-lopresti School is ranked #496 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Chatfield-lopresti School often compared to?
Chatfield-lopresti Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bungay School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Chatfield-lopresti School?
520 students attend Chatfield-lopresti School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Chatfield-lopresti School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatfield-lopresti School?
Chatfield-lopresti School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chatfield-lopresti School offer ?
Chatfield-lopresti School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chatfield-lopresti School part of?
Chatfield-lopresti School is part of Seymour School District.
School Calendar
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Date
School Closed
April 18, 2024 (Thursday)
School Closed
April 19, 2024 (Friday)
Memorial Day-School Closed
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day 1:30 Dismissal
June 12, 2024 (Wednesday)
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