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Chatterton School

Summary:

Chatterton School is an exceptional elementary school located in Merrick, New York, serving 436 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Merrick Union Free School District, which is ranked 91 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating, Chatterton School consistently ranks among the top 15% of elementary schools in the state.

Chatterton School's academic performance is truly impressive. Its students significantly outperform the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math assessments across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 79.49% of 3rd graders, 80% of 4th graders, and 66.67% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 42.6%, 47.05%, and 43.68%, respectively. In Math, Chatterton School's proficiency rates ranged from 66.67% to 87.18% across the 3rd to 6th grades, significantly higher than the state averages of 53.93% to 50.56%. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 50% is also well above the state average of 35%.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Merrick and North Merrick districts, such as Norman J. Levy Lakeside School and Birch School, Chatterton School generally outperforms its peers in academic assessments, particularly in Math. The school's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio likely contribute to its strong academic outcomes, suggesting that investing in educational resources and maintaining small class sizes can be effective strategies for improving student achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 108 N Merrick Ave
       Merrick, NY  11566-3481

(516) 992-7270

District: Merrick Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
248th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,032 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  436

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Hispanic:
9.9%
Asian:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.2% Help


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Compare Details Chatterton School ranks better than 89.9% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Merrick Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Chatterton School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Merrick Union Free School District. Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), Hispanic (9.9%), Asian (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chatterton School is 9.8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Merrick Union Free School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chatterton School is $22,032, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Merrick Union Free School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chatterton School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatterton School 248th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Chatterton School in the ranking list.)

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Merrick Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrick Union Free School District 91st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chatterton School

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Rank History for all students at Chatterton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.30 156th 2206 92.9%
2007 82.65 220th 2219 90.1%
2008 82.92 184th 2227 91.7%
2009 75.11 497th 2257 78.0%
2010 82.44 272nd 2263 88.0%
2011 81.19 337th 2286 85.3%
2012 87.91 142nd 2320 93.9%
2013 90.55 137th 2325 94.1%
2014 89.58 152nd 2345 93.5%
2015 88.61 181st 2352 92.3%
2016 89.17 152nd 2366 93.6%
2017 86.89 224th 2386 90.6%
2018 85.29 263rd 2395 89.0%
2019 90.09 195th 2413 91.9%
2021 82.10 324th 2201 85.3%
2022 83.21 356th 2434 85.4%
2023 84.56 347th 2439 85.8%
2024 88.09 248th 2445 89.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chatterton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.74 611th 1941 68.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chatterton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.58 147th 2045 92.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Chatterton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.07 243rd 2338 89.6%
2019 83.80 316th 2357 86.6%
2021 78.66 323rd 1955 83.5%
2022 81.61 358th 2401 85.1%
2023 86.00 288th 2403 88.0%
2024 87.74 225th 2413 90.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Chatterton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.81 340th 2340 85.5%
2019 91.95 133rd 2358 94.4%
2021 78.19 345th 1961 82.4%
2022 80.52 385th 2400 84.0%
2023 79.46 420th 2400 82.5%
2024 84.92 287th 2411 88.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Chatterton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.74 183rd 601 69.6%
2022 47.84 404th 671 39.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chatterton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.63 312th 1392 77.6%
2019 75.43 222nd 1315 83.1%
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Rank History for White students at Chatterton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.60 260th 1408 81.5%
2019 83.32 187th 1338 86.0%
2021 74.61 281st 1224 77.0%
2022 78.22 251st 1399 82.1%
2023 74.36 331st 1337 75.2%
2024 80.71 217th 1392 84.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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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Enrollment information for Chatterton School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 442 4 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1990 439 1 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 441 2 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1992 443 2 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1993 438 2 13 12 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1994 433 2 22 13 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 467 2 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1996 467 2 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1997 493 1 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1998 488 1 23 12 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1999 486 0 17 17 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2000 487 2 15 19 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2001 489 2 20 22 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2002 486 3 13 22 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2003 486 3 13 22 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2004 490 7 19 20 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2005 494 9 14 29 2 n/a n/a 0 548
2006 480 6 23 30 2 n/a n/a 0 541
2007 460 6 17 30 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2008 433 4 27 32 0 n/a n/a 4 500
2009 430 4 27 35 1 n/a n/a 7 504
2010 427 9 27 30 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2011 414 6 24 30 0 0 0 0 474
2012 387 6 20 33 0 0 2 0 448
2013 400 6 21 36 0 1 5 0 469
2014 368 5 28 33 1 0 4 0 439
2015 357 5 26 37 1 0 3 0 429
2016 336 4 26 42 1 0 4 0 413
2017 332 5 25 42 0 3 4 0 411
2018 334 6 30 33 0 2 3 0 408
2019 329 4 24 32 0 2 2 0 393
2020 334 3 24 35 0 2 3 0 401
2021 324 7 23 24 0 0 4 0 382
2022 317 8 32 35 0 0 4 0 396
2023 333 14 34 43 0 0 12 0 436

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 Chatterton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 460 35.0 13.1 n/a
1990 453 35.0 12.9 n/a
1991 457 32.5 14.0 n/a
1992 466 33.0 14.1 n/a
1993 465 28.0 16.6 n/a
1994 470 28.1 16.7 0
1995 496 28.7 17.3 0
1996 496 28.7 17.3 0
1997 521 28.1 18.5 0
1998 524 33.0 15.9 0
1999 520 33.1 15.7 0
2000 523 37.3 14.0 0
2001 534 40.0 13.4 0
2002 525 37.0 14.2 0
2003 525 37.0 14.2 0
2004 536 n/a n/a n/a
2005 548 44.4 12.3 0
2006 541 43.0 12.6 0
2007 514 44.0 11.7 0
2008 500 40.0 12.5 0
2009 504 44.0 11.5 n/a
2010 494 43.0 11.4 0
2011 474 45.2 10.4 2.1
2012 448 39.0 11.4 4
2013 469 44.0 10.6 3.6
2014 439 42.0 10.4 1.8
2015 429 41.0 10.4 3.5
2016 413 42.0 9.8 5.8
2017 411 39.8 10.3 1.5
2018 408 41.0 9.9 10.3
2019 393 42.0 9.3 8.9
2020 401 43.0 9.3 7.5
2021 382 42.7 8.9 8.1
2022 396 45.2 8.7 8.6
2023 436 44.2 9.8 6.2

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 Chatterton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 460 35.0 13.1 n/a
1990 453 35.0 12.9 n/a
1991 457 32.5 14.0 n/a
1992 466 33.0 14.1 n/a
1993 465 28.0 16.6 n/a
1994 470 28.1 16.7 0
1995 496 28.7 17.3 0
1996 496 28.7 17.3 0
1997 521 28.1 18.5 0
1998 524 33.0 15.9 0
1999 520 33.1 15.7 0
2000 523 37.3 14.0 0
2001 534 40.0 13.4 0
2002 525 37.0 14.2 0
2003 525 37.0 14.2 0
2004 536 n/a n/a n/a
2005 548 44.4 12.3 0
2006 541 43.0 12.6 0
2007 514 44.0 11.7 0
2008 500 40.0 12.5 0
2009 504 44.0 11.5 n/a
2010 494 43.0 11.4 0
2011 474 45.2 10.4 2.1
2012 448 39.0 11.4 4
2013 469 44.0 10.6 3.6
2014 439 42.0 10.4 1.8
2015 429 41.0 10.4 3.5
2016 413 42.0 9.8 5.8
2017 411 39.8 10.3 1.5
2018 408 41.0 9.9 10.3
2019 393 42.0 9.3 8.9
2020 401 43.0 9.3 7.5
2021 382 42.7 8.9 8.1
2022 396 45.2 8.7 8.6
2023 436 44.2 9.8 6.2

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.

Immunization Rates

Chatterton School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201598.8%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.8%
201698.6%0.5%0.0%98.6%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.6%99.5%99.5%
201798.8%0.5%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201897.5%1.5%0.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
201996.7%0.0%0.0%98.2%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.7%98.2%98.2%
202097.8%0.0%98.8%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.3%99.5%99.3%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chatterton School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $387 (1.9%) $20,419 (98.1%) $20,806
2020 $240 (1.0%) $22,921 (99.0%) $23,161
2021 $490 (1.9%) $25,300 (98.1%) $25,789
2022 $775 (3.3%) $22,697 (96.7%) $23,471
2023 $980 (4.4%) $21,052 (95.6%) $22,032

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chatterton 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 195th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 347th of 2439 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chatterton School)7581.6
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Merrick Union Free School District)7064.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Chatterton School)8685.4
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Merrick Union Free School District)7778.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chatterton School)7048.3
 21.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Merrick Union Free School District)7061.6
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Chatterton School)9181.8
 9.2%
   4th Grade Math (Merrick Union Free School District)8179.8
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chatterton School)5756.3
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Merrick Union Free School District)6361.2
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Chatterton School)6471.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade Math (Merrick Union Free School District)7976.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chatterton School)8264.3
 17.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Merrick Union Free School District)7967.8
 11.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Chatterton School)9482.1
 11.9%
   6th Grade Math (Merrick Union Free School District)9386.3
 6.7%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students393436
 10.9%
African American414
 250%
American Indian00
Asian2434
 41.7%
Hispanic3243
 34.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White329333
 1.2%
Two or More Races212
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.9%6.2%
 2.7%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 436 students attended Chatterton School.

Chatterton School ranks 248th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Chatterton School are 76% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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