- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stratford, CT
Chapel School
Federal NCES profile for Chapel School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090444000887
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapel School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapel School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapel School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Stratford, CT.
School address
District: Stratford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090444000887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Chapel School shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 090444000887 · Stratford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 12.6:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High School (1,150 students)
Chapel School shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Chapel School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High School
1,150 students
- Bunnell High S
Bunnell High School
982 students
- Second Hill La
Second Hill Lane School
610 students
- David Wooster
David Wooster Middle School
538 students
- Stratford Acad
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
537 students
- This school 290
Chapel School
290 students
What this shows Chapel School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chapel School compares
Chapel School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
White 30.7%
African American 27.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Chapel School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stratford School District reports $23,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chapel School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunnell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Second Hill Lane School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Wooster Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford Academy - Johnson House | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapel School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Stratford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Second Hill Lane School
Standard public school
610 students 13:1 students per teacher
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
Standard public school
537 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Eli Whitney School
Standard public school
462 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nichols School
Standard public school
418 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Wilcoxson School
Standard public school
318 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Franklin School
Standard public school
246 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chapel School
How many students attend Chapel School?
Chapel School has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stratford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapel School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapel School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapel School?
31.5% of students at Chapel School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapel School?
The largest demographic group at Chapel School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment, in Stratford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapel School?
Chapel School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chapel School rank among elementary schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapel School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Stratford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stratford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stratford School District?
Besides Chapel School, Stratford School District also operates Stratford High School (1,150 students), Bunnell High School (982 students), and Second Hill Lane School (610 students). See the Stratford School District district page for the complete list.