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Chapman Elementary School

1071 E. 16th St.
Chico, CA 95928
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Chapman Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chapman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Chapman Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
292 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Chapman Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
15-19%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
25-29%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
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American Indian
3%
n/a
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Asian
9%
12%
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Hispanic
38%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
36%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chapman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Chico Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chapman Elementary School's ranking?

Chapman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Chapman Elementary School?

292 students attend Chapman Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

38% of Chapman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Chapman Elementary School?

Chapman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Chapman Elementary School offer ?

Chapman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Chapman Elementary School part of?

Chapman Elementary School is part of Chico Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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