Very Good
#366 of 990 schools in CT
Top 37% in state
Chaplin Elementary School
Elementary School · Chaplin School District · Chaplin, CT
An elementary school in Chaplin, CT where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
240 Palmer Rd., Chaplin, CT 06235
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chaplin Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chaplin Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,944
Median home value
$243,500
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Windham SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Hampton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 4.6 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chaplin School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $33,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chaplin Elementary School is listed in Chaplin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chaplin Elementary School
Chaplin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chaplin, CT, part of Chaplin School District, serving approximately 154 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chaplin Elementary School
What grades does Chaplin Elementary School serve?
Chaplin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Chaplin Elementary School?
Chaplin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaplin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaplin Elementary School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chaplin Elementary School rank in CT?
Chaplin Elementary School ranks #366 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Chaplin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chaplin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chaplin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaplin Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chaplin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Chaplin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chaplin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Chaplin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chaplin Elementary School?
38.3% of students at Chaplin Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 5
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (860) 455-9593
- Area population (ZIP 06235)
- 2,116
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06235; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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