Serving 300 students in grades 2-3, Chapin Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#965 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
78%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chapin Street Elementary School's ranking?
Chapin Street Elementary School is ranked #965 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Chapin Street Elementary School?
300 students attend Chapin Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Chapin Street Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chapin Street Elementary School?
Chapin Street Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chapin Street Elementary School offer ?
Chapin Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chapin Street Elementary School part of?
Chapin Street Elementary School is part of Ludlow School District.
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