Chatfield-LoPresti School

Summary:

Chatfield-LoPresti School is an elementary school in Seymour, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school consistently outperforms the Seymour School District and the state of Connecticut in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Chatfield-LoPresti School's academic performance is impressive, with 51.5% of 3rd graders, 54.9% of 4th graders, and 63.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to the district's 48.6% and the state's 45.9%. In Mathematics, the school had 57.4% of 3rd graders, 56% of 4th graders, and 61.9% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the district's 52.1% and the state's 51.3%. The school's performance with its low socioeconomic status (SES) and special education students is also noteworthy, ranking 16th and 157th out of Connecticut elementary schools in these categories, respectively.

While Chatfield-LoPresti School outperforms many nearby schools, such as Andrew Avenue School, Mead School, and Irving School, it lags behind high-performing schools like Great Oak Elementary School, Bethany Community School, and Beecher Road School. Nevertheless, Chatfield-LoPresti School remains a valuable asset to the Seymour community, with a consistent ranking in the top half of Connecticut elementary schools and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public K-5

 51 Skokorat St.
       Seymour, CT  06483


(203) 888-4640

District: Seymour School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,825 Help


Students who attend Chatfield-LoPresti School usually attend:

Middle:    Seymour Middle School
High:    Seymour High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  581

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.4%
Hispanic:
24.8%
African American:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.2% Help


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Compare Details Chatfield-LoPresti School ranks better than 59.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.54. (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 Chatfield-LoPresti School is $15,825.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chatfield-LoPresti School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatfield-LoPresti School 203rd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Chatfield-LoPresti School in the ranking list.)

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Seymour School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Seymour School District 92nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chatfield-LoPresti School

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Rank History for all students at Chatfield-LoPresti School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 54.79 273rd 551 50.5%
2016 52.75 249th 518 51.9%
2017 57.77 236th 519 54.5%
2018 53.63 260th 532 51.1%
2019 46.54 281st 522 46.2%
2021 48.83 271st 538 49.6%
2022 53.18 235th 490 52.0%
2023 56.85 219th 491 55.4%
2024 61.54 203rd 497 59.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chatfield-LoPresti School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.39 157th 371 57.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chatfield-LoPresti School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.55 27th 60 55.0%
2021 55.19 119th 302 60.6%
2022 66.23 16th 70 77.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Chatfield-LoPresti School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.29 155th 259 40.2%
2019 36.79 166th 242 31.4%
2021 44.49 239th 455 47.5%
2022 45.40 143rd 234 38.9%
2023 57.27 124th 230 46.1%
2024 47.72 142nd 237 40.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Chatfield-LoPresti School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.76 163rd 262 37.8%
2019 47.01 148th 247 40.1%
2021 44.15 239th 445 46.3%
2022 38.06 152nd 232 34.5%
2023 33.85 158th 231 31.6%
2024 43.87 150th 233 35.6%
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Rank History for White students at Chatfield-LoPresti School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.81 249th 296 15.9%
2019 21.96 255th 295 13.6%
2021 30.62 247th 327 24.5%
2022 28.86 207th 252 17.9%
2023 36.80 189th 262 27.9%
2024 34.93 190th 250 24.0%
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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.

Chatfield-LoPresti School Test Scores
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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, May 22, 2017

Open Quote Great school! Low class sizes, active involved PTA, 1 computer for every student, terrific Unified Arts curriculum, Band & Chorus, Chess club, Computer Coding club, etc., all in fantastic neighborhood. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Open Quote Great neighborhood school.. renovated as new.. great teachers .. happy kids Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chatfield-LoPresti School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 426 31 21 89 2 0 16 0 585
2015 381 29 18 88 2 0 15 0 533
2016 366 25 15 104 2 0 18 0 530
2017 350 21 10 107 2 0 11 0 501
2018 393 24 10 97 3 0 19 0 546
2019 372 26 11 104 3 0 23 0 539
2020 364 28 13 111 1 0 21 0 538
2021 321 31 15 112 2 0 22 0 503
2022 340 34 12 121 2 0 11 0 520
2023 357 52 12 144 0 0 16 0 581

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 Chatfield-LoPresti School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 585 40.9 14.3 35.7
2015 533 40.0 13.3 35.6
2016 530 38.0 13.9 35.8
2017 501 35.5 14.1 31.7
2018 546 37.7 14.4 33.5
2019 539 35.9 15.0 44
2020 538 38.5 13.9 46.8
2021 503 43.0 11.6 46.3
2022 520 39.0 13.3 37.3
2023 581 35.0 16.6 47.2

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 Chatfield-LoPresti School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 585 40.9 14.3 35.7
2015 533 40.0 13.3 35.6
2016 530 38.0 13.9 35.8
2017 501 35.5 14.1 31.7
2018 546 37.7 14.4 33.5
2019 539 35.9 15.0 44
2020 538 38.5 13.9 46.8
2021 503 43.0 11.6 46.3
2022 520 39.0 13.3 37.3
2023 581 35.0 16.6 47.2

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 Chatfield-LoPresti School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,828
2019 $14,882
2020 $13,887
2021 $15,584
2022 $17,670
2023 $15,825

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chatfield-LoPresti School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 281st of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 219th of 491 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chatfield-LoPresti School)63.560.4
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seymour School District)64.449.7
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chatfield-LoPresti School)52.461.5
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Seymour School District)55.151.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chatfield-LoPresti School)48.946.9
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour School District)55.249.7
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chatfield-LoPresti School)43.246.9
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Seymour School District)52.354.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chatfield-LoPresti School)5755.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour School District)59.958.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chatfield-LoPresti School)5454.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Seymour School District)53.654.1
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students539581
 7.8%
African American2652
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1112
 9.1%
Hispanic104144
 38.5%
Pacific Islander00
White372357
 4%
Two or More Races2316
 30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%47.2%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chatfield-LoPresti School

In the 2022-23 school year, 581 students attended Chatfield-LoPresti School.

Students at Chatfield-LoPresti School are 61% White, 25% Hispanic, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Chatfield-LoPresti School ranks 203rd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Chatfield-LoPresti School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Seymour Middle School
High : Seymour High School


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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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