- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cheshire, CT
Chapman School
Federal NCES profile for Chapman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090075000122
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapman School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Cheshire · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapman School has class sizes larger than 90% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Cheshire, CT.
School address
District: Cheshire School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090075000122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Chapman School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 090075000122 · Cheshire, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 14.8:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheshire High School (1,208 students)
Chapman School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Chapman School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cheshire High
Cheshire High School
1,208 students
- Highland Schoo
Highland School
899 students
- Dodd Middle Sc
Dodd Middle School
660 students
- Doolittle Scho
Doolittle School
529 students
- Norton School 412
Norton School
412 students
- This school 369
Chapman School
369 students
What this shows Chapman School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chapman School compares
Chapman School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 78% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 90% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,860
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Chapman School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cheshire School District reports $22,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chapman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dodd Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doolittle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norton School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Cheshire
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chapman School
How many students attend Chapman School?
Chapman School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cheshire, CT. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapman School is 14.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapman School?
8.1% of students at Chapman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapman School?
The largest demographic group at Chapman School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Cheshire, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapman School?
Chapman School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Chapman School rank among elementary schools in Cheshire?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Cheshire, 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 Cheshire on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheshire School District?
Besides Chapman School, Cheshire School District also operates Cheshire High School (1,208 students), Highland School (899 students), and Dodd Middle School (660 students). See the Cheshire School District district page for the complete list.