Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chatfield-lopresti School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chatfield-lopresti School's student population of 581 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chatfield-lopresti School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatfield-lopresti School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#451 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
9%
12%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatfield-lopresti School's ranking?
Chatfield-lopresti School is ranked #451 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Chatfield-lopresti School often compared to?
Chatfield-lopresti Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bungay School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Chatfield-lopresti School?
581 students attend Chatfield-lopresti School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Chatfield-lopresti School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatfield-lopresti School?
Chatfield-lopresti School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chatfield-lopresti School offer ?
Chatfield-lopresti School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chatfield-lopresti School part of?
Chatfield-lopresti School is part of Seymour School District.
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