Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chapel School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chapel School serves the northern part of Stratford, CT, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being about 2 miles and the furthest edge located 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chapel School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
290 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chapel School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chapel School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Chapel Cheetahs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chapel School's ranking?
Chapel School is ranked #608 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Chapel School often compared to?
Chapel Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eli Whitney School, Lordship School, Second Hill Lane School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Chapel School?
290 students attend Chapel School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Chapel School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chapel School?
Chapel School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chapel School offer ?
Chapel School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chapel School part of?
Chapel School is part of Stratford School District.
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