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Eli Whitney School vs. Chapel School

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School Overview

School
Eli Whitney School
1130 Huntington Road
Stratford, CT 06615
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Chapel School
380 Chapel Street
Stratford, CT 06614
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eli Whitney School ranks in the top 30% 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 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 15:1 is higher 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 283 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
489 students
283 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eli Whitney School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chapel School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eli Whitney School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chapel School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eli Whitney School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chapel School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eli Whitney School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stratford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chapel School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stratford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#269 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
#608 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eli Whitney School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chapel School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 30% in CT)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eli Whitney School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stratford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapel School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stratford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eli Whitney School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stratford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapel School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stratford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eli Whitney School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Stratford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapel School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Stratford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Eli Whitney School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chapel School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
66
36
Grade 1 Students
69
49
Grade 2 Students
72
40
Grade 3 Students
61
46
Grade 4 Students
64
42
Grade 5 Students
73
35
Grade 6 Students
84
35

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eli Whitney School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chapel School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eli Whitney School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chapel School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eli Whitney School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chapel School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
38%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eli Whitney School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chapel School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eli Whitney School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chapel School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eli Whitney School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stratford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chapel School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stratford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eli Whitney School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stratford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chapel School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stratford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eli Whitney School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stratford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chapel School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stratford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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