Chaplin Elementary School

Summary:

Chaplin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the small town of Chaplin, Connecticut, with a student population of 144. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance, as measured by test scores, is generally lower than the state averages and some of the nearby schools, such as Scotland Elementary and Ashford School.

Chaplin Elementary School's student population is significantly more racially homogeneous, with 82.64% of students identifying as white, compared to the more diverse student bodies of surrounding schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.67% to 47.4% over the past few years, which is higher than some of the nearby schools. Despite the higher spending per student, around $23,000 in recent years, the school's academic performance, as measured by test scores, is lower than the state averages and some of the surrounding schools.

Interestingly, Chaplin Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 224 out of 538 Connecticut elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 311 out of 491 in 2022-2023, with its star rating dropping from 3 to 2 during this period. This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that the surrounding schools, such as those in the Scotland School District, Ashford School District, Mansfield School District, and Windham School District, do not face.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

240 Palmer Rd.
Chaplin, CT 06235

(860) 455-9593

District: Chaplin School District

Students who attend Chaplin Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Parish Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.1

Number of students: 144

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.6%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.7%

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Performance Trends

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Rank History for Chaplin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chaplin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	54.08	342^nd	570	40.0%
2007	37.16	426^th	568	25.0%
2008	39.83	414^th	565	26.7%
2009	59.88	309^th	566	45.4%
2010	63.70	284^th	579	50.9%
2011	52.50	352^nd	565	37.7%
2012	52.52	355^th	564	37.1%
2013	35.72	420^th	557	24.6%
2021	61.09	224^th	538	58.4%
2023	33.31	311^th	491	36.7%

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Rank History for White students at Chaplin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.60	255^th	327	22.0%

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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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chaplin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	202	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	202
1989	207	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	210
1990	217	n/a	1	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	219
1991	204	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	211
1992	189	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	196
1993	196	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	202
1994	209	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	215
1995	204	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	209
1996	204	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	209
1997	215	0	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	223
1998	193	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	198
1999	204	2	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	215
2000	229	1	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	244
2001	213	6	1	9	3	n/a	n/a	232
2002	231	4	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	246
2003	231	4	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	246
2004	209	5	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	221
2005	218	5	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	233
2006	214	7	0	8	3	n/a	n/a	232
2007	191	9	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	211
2008	191	4	2	12	1	n/a	n/a	210
2009	160	3	1	12	2	n/a	n/a	178
2010	156	4	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	173
2011	164	1	2	13	1	0	6	187
2012	155	1	2	14	0	0	10	182
2013	163	1	3	11	1	0	6	185
2014	158	2	1	12	1	0	9	183
2015	154	3	0	13	0	0	8	178
2016	154	4	0	14	0	0	4	176
2017	135	3	0	16	0	0	4	158
2018	129	3	1	10	0	0	4	147
2019	134	4	3	10	0	0	3	154
2020	121	5	3	8	0	0	2	139
2021	115	4	1	7	0	0	3	130
2022	132	6	1	12	0	0	3	154
2023	119	2	4	12	0	0	7	144

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 Chaplin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	202	14.0	14.4	n/a
1989	210	14.6	14.3	n/a
1990	219	16.0	13.6	n/a
1991	211	16.4	12.8	n/a
1992	196	17.6	11.1	n/a
1993	202	15.6	12.9	0.5
1994	215	17.0	12.6	16.7
1995	209	16.0	13.1	17.2
1996	209	16.0	13.1	17.2
1997	223	17.6	12.7	9.9
1998	198	15.8	12.5	9.1
1999	215	18.2	11.8	13.5
2000	244	22.6	10.8	18
2001	232	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	246	23.4	10.5	15
2003	246	23.4	10.5	15
2004	221	23.0	9.6	18.6
2005	233	20.1	11.6	n/a
2006	232	21.5	10.8	18.5
2007	211	21.1	10.0	20.9
2008	210	22.0	9.5	19.5
2009	178	23.9	8.3	22.5
2010	173	19.9	8.6	14.5
2011	187	18.9	9.8	26.7
2012	182	18.9	9.6	23.6
2013	185	n/a	n/a	32.4
2014	183	n/a	n/a	37.2
2015	178	17.0	10.4	33.7
2016	176	18.0	9.7	34.1
2017	158	17.3	9.1	44.3
2018	147	16.7	8.7	40.1
2019	154	15.7	9.8	50
2020	139	17.7	7.8	46
2021	130	20.2	6.4	42.3
2022	154	14.6	10.5	47.4
2023	144	20.2	7.1	41.7

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 Chaplin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	202	14.0	14.4	n/a
1989	210	14.6	14.3	n/a
1990	219	16.0	13.6	n/a
1991	211	16.4	12.8	n/a
1992	196	17.6	11.1	n/a
1993	202	15.6	12.9	0.5
1994	215	17.0	12.6	16.7
1995	209	16.0	13.1	17.2
1996	209	16.0	13.1	17.2
1997	223	17.6	12.7	9.9
1998	198	15.8	12.5	9.1
1999	215	18.2	11.8	13.5
2000	244	22.6	10.8	18
2001	232	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	246	23.4	10.5	15
2003	246	23.4	10.5	15
2004	221	23.0	9.6	18.6
2005	233	20.1	11.6	n/a
2006	232	21.5	10.8	18.5
2007	211	21.1	10.0	20.9
2008	210	22.0	9.5	19.5
2009	178	23.9	8.3	22.5
2010	173	19.9	8.6	14.5
2011	187	18.9	9.8	26.7
2012	182	18.9	9.6	23.6
2013	185	n/a	n/a	32.4
2014	183	n/a	n/a	37.2
2015	178	17.0	10.4	33.7
2016	176	18.0	9.7	34.1
2017	158	17.3	9.1	44.3
2018	147	16.7	8.7	40.1
2019	154	15.7	9.8	50
2020	139	17.7	7.8	46
2021	130	20.2	6.4	42.3
2022	154	14.6	10.5	47.4
2023	144	20.2	7.1	41.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chaplin Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$23,959
2019	$23,094
2020	$26,257
2021	$30,326
2022	$25,753
2023	$28,523

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chaplin Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chaplin Elementary School)	76.9	33.3	43.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chaplin School District)	76.9	33.3	43.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	154	144	6.5%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	10	12	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	134	119	11.2%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50%	41.7%	8.3%

Schools Near Chaplin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)						SBAC Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Chaplin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	240 Palmer Rd.	Chaplin	06235	Windham County	Chaplin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 455-9593	144	20	7.1	41.7%	119 (82.6%)	2 (1.4%)	12 (8.3%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.9%)								(n/a)									30.4					$28,523
Mansfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	134 Warrenville Rd.	Mansfield Depot	06250	Tolland County	Mansfield School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(860) 423-1611	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	70.6	168^th of 497 public elementary schools	66.2%					(n/a)		56.2	67.3					61.0	70.3
North Windham School	Public	K-5	112 Jordan Ln.	North Windham	06256	Windham County	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2400	421	37	11.3	77.0%	83 (19.7%)	13 (3.1%)	316 (75.1%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	13.4	409^th of 497 public elementary schools	17.7%		11.7	413^th of 491 public elementary schools	15.9%	4	31.3	23.9	13.9					31.0	25.4	25.4				$20,019
Hampton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	380 Main St.	Hampton	06247	Windham County	Hampton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 455-9409	66	9	7.7	40.9%	55 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.1%)								(n/a)														$32,904
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy	Public, Magnet	K-8	141 Tuckie Road	North Windham	06256	Windham County	Windham School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 465-2610	553	53	10.5	51.0%	245 (44.3%)	7 (1.3%)	270 (48.8%)	7 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	45.9	263^rd of 497 public elementary schools	47.1%		40.2	281^st of 491 public elementary schools	42.8%	18	60.0	36.7	50.0	45.9	46.8	47.6	54.0	40.0	58.1	47.5	41.3	37.1	34.9	$21,097
Natchaug School	Public	K-5	123 Jackson St.	Willimantic	06226	Windham County	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2380	255	25	10.2	78.0%	36 (14.1%)	16 (6.3%)	194 (76.1%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	9.5	441^st of 497 public elementary schools	11.3%		10.1	429^th of 491 public elementary schools	12.6%	12	26.7		14.0					19.0	16.3	24.4				$20,567
W. B. Sweeney School	Public	K-5	60 Oak Hill Dr.	Willimantic	06226	Windham County	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2420	212	28	7.5	88.2%	32 (15.1%)	6 (2.8%)	170 (80.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	11.1	427^th of 497 public elementary schools	14.1%		14.9	393^rd of 491 public elementary schools	20.0%	34	27.3							18.2	23.7	18.6				$23,966
Windham Center School	Public	K-5	45 North Rd.	Windham	06280	Windham County	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2440	224	20	11.2	74.1%	62 (27.7%)	4 (1.8%)	154 (68.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	11.6	423^rd of 497 public elementary schools	14.9%					(n/a)	21.2	21.9	28.1											$24,054
Scotland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	68 Brook Rd.	Scotland	06264	Windham County	Scotland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 423-0064	96	12	8.2	29.2%	86 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)								(n/a)														$28,265
Ashford School	Public	PK, KG-8	440 Westford Rd.	Ashford	06278	Windham County	Ashford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 429-6419	367	41	8.9	35.4%	305 (83.1%)	8 (2.2%)	31 (8.4%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	40.6	285^th of 497 public elementary schools	42.7%		49.3	242^nd of 491 public elementary schools	50.7%	43				44.4	45.2			70.0		26.7		54.8	34.1	$23,959

Frequently Asked Questions about Chaplin Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Chaplin Elementary School?

Students at Chaplin Elementary School are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Chaplin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Chaplin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Parish Hill High School

What district is Chaplin Elementary School in?

Chaplin School District

How many students attend Chaplin Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 144 students attended Chaplin Elementary School.

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