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Chapel School

Summary:

Chapel School is an elementary school in Stratford, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Stratford School District. The school has seen a decline in racial diversity in recent years, with an increase in the percentage of white students and a decrease in African American and Hispanic students.

Academically, Chapel School's performance on standardized tests lags behind state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 25.6% to 47.2% across different grade levels, compared to the state average of 45.9% to 49.4%. Similarly, in mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 27.9% to 47.2%, compared to the state average of 41.4% to 51.3%. The school's statewide ranking has generally been in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Chapel School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and consistent spending per student, these factors do not appear to be translating into strong academic outcomes. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Eli Whitney School in the Milford School District, Chapel School's performance is significantly lower. Addressing the underlying factors that contribute to the school's academic challenges, such as curriculum, instructional practices, and support services for students, will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for Chapel School's students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 380 Chapel Street
       Stratford, CT  06614

(203) 385-4192

District: Stratford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
357th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,123 Help


Students who attend Chapel School usually attend:

Middle:    Harry B. Flood Middle School
High:    Bunnell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  302

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
34.4%
White:
33.1%
African American:
25.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chapel School ranks worse than 71.8% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Stratford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.63. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Chapel School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Stratford School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chapel School is $21,123, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Stratford School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Chapel School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Stratford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stratford School District 140th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chapel School

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Rank History for all students at Chapel School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.49 306th 570 46.3%
2007 59.99 301st 568 47.0%
2008 56.13 334th 565 40.9%
2009 60.32 304th 566 46.3%
2010 52.63 358th 579 38.2%
2011 53.35 347th 565 38.6%
2012 55.68 338th 564 40.1%
2013 47.23 364th 557 34.6%
2015 32.52 391st 551 29.0%
2016 23.50 393rd 518 24.1%
2017 19.24 402nd 519 22.5%
2018 26.51 388th 532 27.1%
2019 59.65 229th 522 56.1%
2021 39.38 310th 538 42.4%
2022 43.57 275th 490 43.9%
2023 33.98 304th 491 38.1%
2024 22.63 357th 497 28.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Chapel School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.59 115th 242 52.5%
2021 31.59 300th 455 34.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Chapel School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.22 222nd 262 15.3%
2019 65.13 108th 247 56.3%
2021 40.55 252nd 445 43.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chapel School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.92 31st 101 69.3%
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Rank History for White students at Chapel School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.58 108th 295 63.4%
2021 18.74 282nd 327 13.8%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chapel School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 319 9 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1989 329 18 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1990 329 25 8 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 370
1991 361 37 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1992 379 41 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1993 379 44 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1994 385 43 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1995 362 42 16 10 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1996 362 42 16 10 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1997 371 46 14 10 2 n/a n/a 0 443
1998 322 54 16 19 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1999 299 69 8 26 2 n/a n/a 0 404
2000 279 68 8 25 2 n/a n/a 0 382
2001 265 101 11 37 3 n/a n/a 0 417
2002 265 93 12 55 2 n/a n/a 0 427
2003 265 93 12 55 2 n/a n/a 0 427
2004 269 89 12 56 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2005 281 80 13 67 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 325 122 17 80 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2007 319 106 16 75 2 n/a n/a 0 518
2008 309 121 14 60 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2009 320 115 24 70 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2010 311 141 30 78 3 n/a n/a 0 563
2011 281 124 27 111 3 1 0 0 547
2012 263 134 24 125 0 1 14 0 561
2013 264 125 17 134 1 1 13 0 555
2014 251 130 13 151 2 1 12 0 560
2015 226 127 15 154 2 1 9 0 534
2016 209 131 14 154 0 1 9 0 518
2017 189 132 19 153 0 0 22 0 515
2018 161 109 7 167 0 0 21 0 465
2019 189 47 10 92 0 0 6 0 344
2020 153 44 9 88 0 0 8 0 302
2021 122 52 8 90 0 0 6 0 278
2022 112 70 8 103 0 0 8 0 301
2023 100 78 8 104 0 2 10 0 302

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 Chapel School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 341 19.0 17.9 n/a
1989 366 22.0 16.6 n/a
1990 370 22.0 16.8 n/a
1991 420 22.0 19.0 n/a
1992 439 22.6 19.4 6.8
1993 440 22.5 19.6 0.7
1994 447 22.2 20.1 10.3
1995 431 24.7 17.4 8.8
1996 431 24.7 17.4 8.8
1997 443 23.8 18.6 8.8
1998 413 24.2 17.1 9
1999 404 25.4 15.9 16.8
2000 382 26.5 14.4 12.6
2001 417 27.7 15.1 n/a
2002 427 27.9 15.3 28.6
2003 427 27.9 15.3 28.6
2004 427 27.4 15.6 28.3
2005 442 24.9 17.8 n/a
2006 544 28.0 19.4 26.7
2007 518 30.0 17.3 29
2008 505 30.5 16.6 29.5
2009 531 33.8 17.0 23.5
2010 563 32.8 17.1 31.8
2011 547 35.2 15.5 34.4
2012 561 36.5 15.3 44.9
2013 555 39.6 13.9 44
2014 560 38.1 14.6 51.8
2015 534 37.0 14.4 53
2016 518 36.0 14.3 54.6
2017 515 38.6 13.3 58.6
2018 465 38.8 11.9 55.9
2019 344 26.8 12.8 37.2
2020 302 25.1 12.0 38.1
2021 278 24.9 11.1 33.1
2022 301 24.9 12.0 42.9
2023 302 23.8 12.6 40.7

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 Chapel School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 341 19.0 17.9 n/a
1989 366 22.0 16.6 n/a
1990 370 22.0 16.8 n/a
1991 420 22.0 19.0 n/a
1992 439 22.6 19.4 6.8
1993 440 22.5 19.6 0.7
1994 447 22.2 20.1 10.3
1995 431 24.7 17.4 8.8
1996 431 24.7 17.4 8.8
1997 443 23.8 18.6 8.8
1998 413 24.2 17.1 9
1999 404 25.4 15.9 16.8
2000 382 26.5 14.4 12.6
2001 417 27.7 15.1 n/a
2002 427 27.9 15.3 28.6
2003 427 27.9 15.3 28.6
2004 427 27.4 15.6 28.3
2005 442 24.9 17.8 n/a
2006 544 28.0 19.4 26.7
2007 518 30.0 17.3 29
2008 505 30.5 16.6 29.5
2009 531 33.8 17.0 23.5
2010 563 32.8 17.1 31.8
2011 547 35.2 15.5 34.4
2012 561 36.5 15.3 44.9
2013 555 39.6 13.9 44
2014 560 38.1 14.6 51.8
2015 534 37.0 14.4 53
2016 518 36.0 14.3 54.6
2017 515 38.6 13.3 58.6
2018 465 38.8 11.9 55.9
2019 344 26.8 12.8 37.2
2020 302 25.1 12.0 38.1
2021 278 24.9 11.1 33.1
2022 301 24.9 12.0 42.9
2023 302 23.8 12.6 40.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chapel School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,424
2019 $16,527
2020 $17,312
2021 $19,483
2022 $19,855
2023 $21,123

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chapel School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 304th of 491 Elementary schools
 18%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chapel School)4031
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)4239.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chapel School)61.741
 20.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)46.142
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chapel School)57.430.8
 26.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)44.135.1
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chapel School)77.553.8
 23.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)51.740.6
 11.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chapel School)60.653.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)39.232
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chapel School)62.928.8
 34.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)48.941.7
 7.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chapel School)51.413.5
 37.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)35.827.3
 8.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students344302
 12.2%
African American4778
 66%
American Indian00
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic92104
 13%
Pacific Islander02
White189100
 47.1%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%40.7%
 3.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chapel School

Chapel School ranks 357th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Chapel School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harry B. Flood Middle School
High : Bunnell High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 302 students attended Chapel School.

Students at Chapel School are 34% Hispanic, 33% White, 26% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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