Serving 154 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lordship 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 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lordship School serves the southern part of Stratford, CT, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lordship School's student population of 154 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lordship 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 Lordship School is 0.69, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
32%
32%
Black
27%
12%
White
37%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lordship School's ranking?
Lordship School is ranked #608 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Lordship School often compared to?
Lordship Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel School, Eli Whitney 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 Lordship School?
154 students attend Lordship School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lordship School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lordship School?
Lordship School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lordship School offer ?
Lordship School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lordship School part of?
Lordship School is part of Stratford School District.
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