Chapman School

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Chapman School ranks 82 nd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chapman School is an exceptional elementary school located in Cheshire, Connecticut, serving 359 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. As part of the Cheshire School District, which is ranked 16th out of 158 districts in the state, Chapman School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Connecticut, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

Chapman School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages in standardized tests, such as the SBAC and NGSS. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 91.7% of 6th-grade students at Chapman School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 78.8% in the Cheshire School District and 48.1% statewide. The school's female and male students, as well as its white students, consistently rank among the top in the state in their respective subgroups, further highlighting the school's academic excellence.

While Chapman School's student population is significantly less diverse compared to the state and nearby schools, with a higher percentage of white students, the school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that it serves a relatively affluent community. Nearby schools like Highland School and Norton School also demonstrate strong academic performance, indicating that the Cheshire School District as a whole is providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public K-6

38 Country Club Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410

(203) 272-3591

District: Cheshire School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
82^nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,328

Students who attend Chapman School usually attend:

Middle:	Dodd Middle School
High:	Cheshire High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.6%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Asian:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chapman School ranks better than 83.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Cheshire School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.16. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chapman School is $16,328. 2 elementary schools in the Cheshire School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chapman School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chapman School 82^nd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Chapman School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Cheshire School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheshire School District 16^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Chapman School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	78.01	117^th	570	79.5%
2007	73.29	179^th	568	68.5%
2008	76.04	143^rd	565	74.7%
2009	70.37	225^th	566	60.2%
2010	66.60	260^th	579	55.1%
2011	68.30	237^th	565	58.1%
2012	74.94	158^th	564	72.0%
2013	77.64	130^th	557	76.7%
2015	84.91	87^th	551	84.2%
2016	85.93	63^rd	518	87.8%
2017	85.29	68^th	519	86.9%
2018	84.23	87^th	532	83.6%
2019	90.92	29^th	522	94.4%
2021	93.83	20^th	538	96.3%
2022	92.62	17^th	490	96.5%
2023	88.93	46^th	491	90.6%
2024	84.16	82^nd	497	83.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Chapman School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	94.13	11^th	455	97.6%
2022	79.81	54^th	234	76.9%
2024	81.10	50^th	237	78.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Chapman School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	93.71	12^th	445	97.3%
2022	79.58	53^rd	232	77.2%
2024	77.22	61^st	233	73.8%

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Rank History for White students at Chapman School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	69.73	89^th	296	69.9%
2019	81.90	32^nd	295	89.2%
2021	87.13	22^nd	327	93.3%
2022	82.05	32^nd	252	87.3%
2023	78.39	43^rd	262	83.6%
2024	77.98	41^st	250	83.6%

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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 Chapman School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	423	1	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	439
1989	447	1	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	462
1990	480	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	496
1991	413	0	13	0	0	n/a	n/a	426
1992	419	3	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	432
1993	432	4	14	1	0	n/a	n/a	451
1994	435	6	11	0	1	n/a	n/a	453
1995	365	3	9	4	1	n/a	n/a	382
1996	365	3	9	4	1	n/a	n/a	382
1997	355	3	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	370
1998	361	2	13	3	0	n/a	n/a	379
1999	352	6	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	373
2000	345	12	15	3	0	n/a	n/a	375
2001	345	11	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	372
2002	351	10	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	374
2003	351	10	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	374
2004	331	10	13	5	0	n/a	n/a	359
2005	331	10	18	7	0	n/a	n/a	366
2006	337	11	22	10	0	n/a	n/a	380
2007	292	9	26	11	0	n/a	n/a	338
2008	284	9	27	12	0	n/a	n/a	332
2009	280	7	26	16	0	n/a	n/a	329
2010	280	7	22	16	0	n/a	n/a	325
2011	258	4	25	13	0	0	0	300
2012	247	9	21	16	0	0	1	294
2013	244	10	18	10	0	0	1	283
2014	249	12	24	9	2	0	2	298
2015	285	15	32	11	2	0	5	350
2016	279	15	30	11	2	0	7	344
2017	267	13	23	9	2	0	9	323
2018	265	11	17	8	2	0	10	313
2019	267	8	14	10	2	0	11	312
2020	271	4	13	15	0	0	12	315
2021	269	6	16	16	0	0	13	320
2022	291	7	14	23	0	0	11	346
2023	293	8	16	29	0	0	13	359

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 Chapman School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	439	22.0	19.9	n/a
1989	462	24.0	19.2	n/a
1990	496	28.0	17.7	n/a
1991	426	26.0	16.3	n/a
1992	432	28.9	14.9	3.5
1993	451	29.4	15.3	0.2
1994	453	28.4	16.0	5.5
1995	382	30.8	12.4	2.9
1996	382	30.8	12.4	2.9
1997	370	24.3	15.2	0.5
1998	379	25.6	14.8	0.3
1999	373	26.8	13.9	2.4
2000	375	27.2	13.8	4.8
2001	372	27.3	13.6	n/a
2002	374	26.4	14.2	2.9
2003	374	26.4	14.2	2.9
2004	359	26.2	13.7	1.9
2005	366	22.2	16.5	n/a
2006	380	22.6	16.8	1.3
2007	338	21.2	15.9	1.8
2008	332	22.9	14.5	2.7
2009	329	25.5	14.3	5.8
2010	325	23.2	14.0	4.9
2011	300	22.2	13.5	6
2012	294	20.7	14.2	8.5
2013	283	20.4	13.8	7.4
2014	298	21.7	13.7	6
2015	350	25.0	14.0	9.1
2016	344	31.0	11.0	9.3
2017	323	25.4	12.7	8.4
2018	313	24.6	12.6	8
2019	312	24.8	12.5	9.6
2020	315	25.9	12.1	11.4
2021	320	20.9	15.3	12.5
2022	346	26.9	12.8	10.4
2023	359	25.8	13.8	12.5

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 Chapman School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	439	22.0	19.9	n/a
1989	462	24.0	19.2	n/a
1990	496	28.0	17.7	n/a
1991	426	26.0	16.3	n/a
1992	432	28.9	14.9	3.5
1993	451	29.4	15.3	0.2
1994	453	28.4	16.0	5.5
1995	382	30.8	12.4	2.9
1996	382	30.8	12.4	2.9
1997	370	24.3	15.2	0.5
1998	379	25.6	14.8	0.3
1999	373	26.8	13.9	2.4
2000	375	27.2	13.8	4.8
2001	372	27.3	13.6	n/a
2002	374	26.4	14.2	2.9
2003	374	26.4	14.2	2.9
2004	359	26.2	13.7	1.9
2005	366	22.2	16.5	n/a
2006	380	22.6	16.8	1.3
2007	338	21.2	15.9	1.8
2008	332	22.9	14.5	2.7
2009	329	25.5	14.3	5.8
2010	325	23.2	14.0	4.9
2011	300	22.2	13.5	6
2012	294	20.7	14.2	8.5
2013	283	20.4	13.8	7.4
2014	298	21.7	13.7	6
2015	350	25.0	14.0	9.1
2016	344	31.0	11.0	9.3
2017	323	25.4	12.7	8.4
2018	313	24.6	12.6	8
2019	312	24.8	12.5	9.6
2020	315	25.9	12.1	11.4
2021	320	20.9	15.3	12.5
2022	346	26.9	12.8	10.4
2023	359	25.8	13.8	12.5

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 Chapman School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,903
2019	$15,272
2020	$15,730
2021	$17,511
2022	$15,838
2023	$16,328

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chapman School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 29^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 46^th of 491 Elementary schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chapman School)	82	94.8	12.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cheshire School District)	87.3	81.6	5.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chapman School)	78	90.9	12.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cheshire School District)	81.3	71.9	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	38.8	7.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chapman School)	88	77.3	10.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cheshire School District)	83.3	75.7	7.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	312	359	15.1%
African American	8	8
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	14	16	14.3%
Hispanic	10	29	190%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	267	293	9.7%
Two or More Races	11	13	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.6%	12.5%	2.9%

Schools Near Chapman 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Chapman School	Public	K-6	38 Country Club Rd.	Cheshire	06410	New Haven County	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 272-3591	359	26	13.8	12.5%	293 (81.6%)	8 (2.2%)	29 (8.1%)	16 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	84.2	82^nd of 497 public elementary schools	83.5%		88.9	46^th of 491 public elementary schools	90.6%	36	80.4		56.5		91.7	76.4	65.2	89.1		$16,328
Highland School	Public	K-6	490 Highland Ave.	Cheshire	06410	New Haven County	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 272-0335	818	62	13.2	14.9%	605 (74.0%)	17 (2.1%)	92 (11.2%)	76 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.4%)	91.5	22^nd of 497 public elementary schools	95.6%		92	18^th of 491 public elementary schools	96.3%	4	82.1	69.2	85.7	82.9	81.6	83.1	88.2	79.7		$17,145
Doolittle School	Public	K-6	735 Cornwall Ave.	Cheshire	06410	New Haven County	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 272-3549	518	37	14.0	23.2%	382 (73.7%)	18 (3.5%)	47 (9.1%)	37 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.4%)	84.5	80^th of 497 public elementary schools	83.9%		80.9	106^th of 491 public elementary schools	78.4%	26	74.4	69.4	74.4	75.6	66.7	71.0	81.7	79.1	60.5	$15,850
Darcey School	Public	PK-K	1686 Waterbury Rd.	Cheshire	06410	New Haven County	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 272-3577	149	13	11.1	22.8%	99 (66.4%)	7 (4.7%)	18 (12.1%)	19 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)								(n/a)										$30,387
Norton School	Public	K-6	414 North Brooksvale Rd.	Cheshire	06410	New Haven County	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 272-7283	429	33	13.1	14.7%	328 (76.5%)	16 (3.7%)	33 (7.7%)	40 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	88.5	42^nd of 497 public elementary schools	91.5%		91.2	25^th of 491 public elementary schools	94.9%	17	75.3	69.4		85.2	78.1	69.4	80.9	81.5	75.0	$16,876
Hanover School	Public	PK, KG-5	208 Main St.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 235-6359	427	42	10.1	62.5%	120 (28.1%)	27 (6.3%)	259 (60.7%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	30.9	318^th of 497 public elementary schools	36.0%		32.1	321^st of 491 public elementary schools	34.6%	3	32.5	27.7	41.7	36.9		42.0	50.0	42.2		$21,017
South End Elementary School	Public	K-5	10 Maxwell-Noble Drive	Plantsville	06479	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3320	247	21	11.7	29.1%	199 (80.6%)	5 (2.0%)	26 (10.5%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	75.1	143^rd of 497 public elementary schools	71.2%		70.4	161^st of 491 public elementary schools	67.2%	18		61.9	59.1	66.7		76.7		66.7		$16,289
Highland School	Public	PK, KG-2	200 Highland Avenue	Wallingford	06492	New Haven County	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 294-3970	294	24	12.3	25.9%	231 (78.6%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (12.2%)	11 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.8%)								(n/a)										$21,076
William M. Strong Elementary School	Public	K-5	820 Marion Ave.	Plantsville	06479	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3314	274	23	12.0	24.8%	203 (74.1%)	9 (3.3%)	20 (7.3%)	15 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.9%)	78.3	122^nd of 497 public elementary schools	75.5%		82	102^nd of 491 public elementary schools	79.2%	20	67.4		78.3	72.1		70.2	71.7	55.8		$21,278
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville	Public	3-5	415 Church Street	Yalesville	06492	New Haven County	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 284-6900	283	29	9.9	26.9%	213 (75.3%)	5 (1.8%)	37 (13.1%)	16 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (3.9%)	71.9	160^th of 497 public elementary schools	67.8%		73.9	147^th of 491 public elementary schools	70.1%	13	72.5	45.9	64.0	70.3		66.2	64.0	64.8		$20,683

Frequently Asked Questions about Chapman School

What district is Chapman School in?

Cheshire School District

Is Chapman School a good school?

Chapman School ranks 82^nd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Chapman School?

Students at Chapman School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Chapman School attend?

Students who attend Chapman School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dodd Middle School
High : Cheshire High School

How many students attend Chapman School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended Chapman School.

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