- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seymour, CT
Chatfield-Lopresti School
Federal NCES profile for Chatfield-Lopresti School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090399001642
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatfield-Lopresti School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Seymour · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chatfield-Lopresti School has class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatfield-Lopresti School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Seymour, CT.
School address
District: Seymour School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090399001642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Chatfield-Lopresti School shrank from 581 students in 2022-23 to 536 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 090399001642 · Seymour, CT Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 14.7:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Seymour High School (604 students)
Chatfield-Lopresti School shrank from 581 students in 2022-23 to 536 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Chatfield-Lopresti School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seymour High S
Seymour High School
604 students
- This school
Chatfield-Lopresti School
515 students
- Seymour Middle
Seymour Middle School
494 students
- Bungay School
Bungay School
478 students
What this shows Chatfield-Lopresti School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chatfield-Lopresti School compares
Chatfield-Lopresti 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,725
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Chatfield-Lopresti School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Seymour School District reports $20,725 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chatfield-Lopresti School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seymour Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bungay School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chatfield-Lopresti School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other 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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chatfield-Lopresti School
How many students attend Chatfield-Lopresti School?
Chatfield-Lopresti School has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seymour, CT. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatfield-Lopresti School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatfield-Lopresti School is 14.7:1, which is 21% 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 Chatfield-Lopresti School?
36.1% of students at Chatfield-Lopresti School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatfield-Lopresti School?
The largest demographic group at Chatfield-Lopresti School is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Seymour, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatfield-Lopresti School?
Chatfield-Lopresti School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Chatfield-Lopresti School rank among public schools in Seymour?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatfield-Lopresti School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Seymour, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Seymour School District?
Besides Chatfield-Lopresti School, Seymour School District also operates Seymour High School (604 students), Seymour Middle School (494 students), and Bungay School (478 students). See the Seymour School District district page for the complete list.