Doolittle School vs. Chapman School
Should I attend Doolittle School or Chapman School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Doolittle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Chapman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Doolittle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chapman School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
484 students
346 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#25 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
37
53
Grade 1 Students
59
56
Grade 2 Students
77
46
Grade 3 Students
80
45
Grade 4 Students
87
56
Grade 5 Students
70
43
Grade 6 Students
74
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
76%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%