Eli Whitney School vs. Chapel School
Should you attend Eli Whitney School or Chapel School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Eli Whitney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Chapel School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eli Whitney School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chapel School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
461 students
302 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#290 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#555 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
45
Grade 1 Students
64
40
Grade 2 Students
55
47
Grade 3 Students
60
38
Grade 4 Students
69
40
Grade 5 Students
80
42
Grade 6 Students
66
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
35%
34%
% Black
20%
26%
% White
39%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
