Excellent
#557 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 16% in state
Chapman Elementary School
Elementary School · Strongsville City · Strongsville, OH
A Strongsville City elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13883 Drake Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chapman Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 71% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chapman 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. Open the Cleveland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,355/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Strongsville), 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
$93,713
Median home value
$271,300
Median rent
$1,264/mo
College educated
46.1%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Brunswick Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Royal Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Walter Kidder Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 467 | 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.
Strongsville City
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chapman Elementary School is listed in Strongsville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chapman Elementary School
Chapman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Strongsville, OH, part of Strongsville City, serving approximately 458 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chapman Elementary School
What grades does Chapman Elementary School serve?
Chapman Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chapman Elementary School?
Chapman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapman Elementary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chapman Elementary School rank in OH?
Chapman Elementary School ranks #557 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Chapman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chapman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Chapman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chapman Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chapman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Chapman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chapman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Chapman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chapman Elementary School?
16.8% of students at Chapman 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (440) 572-7140
- Area population (ZIP 44136)
- 25,068
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 44136; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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