Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lordship School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lordship School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Lordship School's student population of 177 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lordship School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lordship School is 0.69, which is more 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
#555 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
33%
30%
Black
24%
12%
White
38%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lordship School's ranking?
Lordship School is ranked #555 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Lordship School often compared to?
Lordship Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel School, Eli Whitney School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Lordship School?
177 students attend Lordship School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lordship School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lordship School?
Lordship School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lordship School offer ?
Lordship School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lordship School part of?
Lordship School is part of Stratford School District.
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