Below Average
#808 of 990 schools in CT
Lordship School
Elementary School · Stratford School District · Stratford, CT
A Stratford School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
254 Crown Street, Stratford, CT 06615
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lordship School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lordship 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,060/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stratford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,707
Median home value
$348,800
Median rent
$1,515/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Academy - Johnson HouseEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Aspire Living and Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 2–12 | 1.9 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Jettie S. Tisdale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| St James SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 207 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Stratford School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 13
- District spending per student
- $23,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lordship School is listed in Stratford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lordship School
Lordship School is a public elementary school in Stratford, CT, part of Stratford School District, serving approximately 176 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #808 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lordship School
What grades does Lordship School serve?
Lordship School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lordship School?
Lordship School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lordship School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lordship School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lordship School rank in CT?
Lordship School ranks #808 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Lordship School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lordship School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Lordship School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lordship School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lordship School a charter school?
No, Lordship School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lordship School a Title I school?
No, Lordship School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lordship School?
40.3% of students at Lordship 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (203) 385-4170
- Area population (ZIP 06615)
- 16,865
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 06615; 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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