Stamford Charter School for Excellence

Summary:

Stamford Charter School for Excellence is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the diverse city of Stamford, Connecticut, with a student population that is 42.96% African American, 25.49% Hispanic, and 23.71% Asian.

This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 71.7%, compared to the state average of 45.9% and the district average of 71.7%. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 15 Connecticut elementary schools for its African American students, 1st out of 70 for its low socioeconomic status students, and 14th out of 371 for its special education students, all with 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. This level of sustained excellence and commitment to equity is particularly impressive when compared to nearby schools like Julia A. Stark School and K.T. Murphy School, which are part of the Stamford School District and have lower statewide rankings.

Stamford Charter School for Excellence's success may be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio, higher spending per student, and focus on supporting underserved student populations. These factors, combined with the school's commitment to excellence and equity, have resulted in exceptional academic performance that sets it apart from many other schools in the Greenwich School District and the surrounding area.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 1 Schuyler Ave.
       Stamford, CT  06902


(203) 989-0000

District: Stamford Charter School for Excellence District

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,994 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  28.0 Help
Number of students:  561

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.0%
Hispanic:
25.5%
Asian:
23.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.6% Help


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Compare Details Stamford Charter School for Excellence ranks better than 86.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details Stamford Charter School for Excellence ranks better than 90% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stamford Charter School for Excellence is $10,994.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stamford Charter School for Excellence:

SchoolDigger ranks Stamford Charter School for Excellence 67th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Stamford Charter School for Excellence in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Stamford Charter School for Excellence 25th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Stamford Charter School for Excellence in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Stamford Charter School for Excellence District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stamford Charter School for Excellence District 20th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stamford Charter School for Excellence

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Stamford Charter School for Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.77 5th 522 99.0%
2021 83.84 95th 538 82.3%
2022 87.33 53rd 490 89.2%
2023 87.86 55th 491 88.8%
2024 85.52 67th 497 86.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Stamford Charter School for Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.71 14th 371 96.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stamford Charter School for Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.32 5th 302 98.3%
2022 99.40 1st 70 98.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Stamford Charter School for Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.63 91st 455 80.0%
2022 81.49 42nd 234 82.1%
2024 79.89 54th 237 77.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Stamford Charter School for Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.66 83rd 445 81.3%
2022 86.83 22nd 232 90.5%
2024 81.95 43rd 233 81.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Stamford Charter School for Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.45 1st 41 97.6%
2022 99.51 1st 16 93.8%
2023 98.40 1st 16 93.8%
2024 98.69 1st 15 93.3%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Stamford Charter School for Excellence

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Rank History for all middle school students at Stamford Charter School for Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.15 68th 249 72.7%
2024 87.49 25th 250 90.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Stamford Charter School for Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.96 1st 33 97.0%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Stamford Charter School for Excellence Test Scores
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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Stamford Charter School for Excellence

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 2 106 19 37 0 0 0 0 164
2017 2 128 37 48 0 0 2 0 217
2018 2 125 79 62 1 1 3 0 273
2019 3 163 97 72 1 1 2 0 339
2020 6 179 112 91 0 1 6 0 395
2021 6 177 113 86 0 1 8 0 391
2022 14 206 160 109 3 0 13 0 505
2023 21 241 133 143 4 1 17 1 561

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stamford Charter School for Excellence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 164 13.0 12.6 0
2017 217 11.0 19.7 59.9
2018 273 1.0 273.0 60.8
2019 339 18.0 18.8 46
2020 395 28.0 14.1 40.5
2021 391 28.0 13.9 61.6
2022 505 22.0 22.9 48.7
2023 561 20.0 28.0 50.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stamford Charter School for Excellence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 164 13.0 12.6 0
2017 217 11.0 19.7 59.9
2018 273 1.0 273.0 60.8
2019 339 18.0 18.8 46
2020 395 28.0 14.1 40.5
2021 391 28.0 13.9 61.6
2022 505 22.0 22.9 48.7
2023 561 20.0 28.0 50.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stamford Charter School for Excellence

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,537
2019 $11,189
2020 $10,385
2021 $11,201
2022 $10,597
2023 $10,994

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stamford Charter School for Excellence

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 55th of 491 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stamford Charter School for Excellence)88.282.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stamford Charter School for Excellence District)88.282.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stamford Charter School for Excellence)10086
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stamford Charter School for Excellence District)10086
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stamford Charter School for Excellence)82.490
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Stamford Charter School for Excellence District)82.490
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students339561
 65.5%
African American163241
 47.9%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian97133
 37.1%
Hispanic72143
 98.6%
Pacific Islander11
White321
 600%
Two or More Races217
 750%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46%50.6%
 4.6%


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Students at Stamford Charter School for Excellence are 43% African American, 25% Hispanic, 24% Asian, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 561 students attended Stamford Charter School for Excellence.

Stamford Charter School for Excellence ranks 67th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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