Chapel School vs. Eli Whitney School
Should you attend Chapel School or Eli Whitney School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chapel School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Eli Whitney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chapel 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 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eli Whitney School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
302 students
461 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#555 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#290 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
67
Grade 1 Students
40
64
Grade 2 Students
47
55
Grade 3 Students
38
60
Grade 4 Students
40
69
Grade 5 Students
42
80
Grade 6 Students
50
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
34%
35%
% Black
26%
20%
% White
33%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
