Chapman School vs. Norton School
Should you attend Chapman School or Norton 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
Chapman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Norton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chapman School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Norton School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
369 students
428 students


% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%


Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
32 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#46 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
77%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
81%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
80-84%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
49
41
Grade 1 Students
49
57
Grade 2 Students
62
76
Grade 3 Students
55
62
Grade 4 Students
49
48
Grade 5 Students
45
82
Grade 6 Students
60
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%


% Hispanic
9%
9%


% Black
3%
4%


% White
78%
75%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%


Diversity Score
0.38
0.42


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
11%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%

