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Chaplin Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Chaplin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the small town of Chaplin, Connecticut, with a student population of 144. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance, as measured by test scores, is generally lower than the state averages and some of the nearby schools, such as Scotland Elementary and Ashford School.

Chaplin Elementary School's student population is significantly more racially homogeneous, with 82.64% of students identifying as white, compared to the more diverse student bodies of surrounding schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.67% to 47.4% over the past few years, which is higher than some of the nearby schools. Despite the higher spending per student, around $23,000 in recent years, the school's academic performance, as measured by test scores, is lower than the state averages and some of the surrounding schools.

Interestingly, Chaplin Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 224 out of 538 Connecticut elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 311 out of 491 in 2022-2023, with its star rating dropping from 3 to 2 during this period. This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that the surrounding schools, such as those in the Scotland School District, Ashford School District, Mansfield School District, and Windham School District, do not face.

150

Students ?

7.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,220

Per pupil spending ?

34.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

240 Palmer Rd.
Chaplin, CT 06235

(860) 455-9593

District: Chaplin School District

Students who attend Chaplin Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Parish Hill High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.3%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 40th percentile in 2006 → 37th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 12 pts below the Connecticut average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg50%

Connecticut avg50%

Not ranked this year

Chaplin Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2023	33.3	311 of 491	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.1	224 of 538	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	35.7	420 of 557	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	52.5	355 of 564	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	52.5	352 of 565	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	63.7	284 of 579	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.9	309 of 566	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	39.8	414 of 565	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	37.2	426 of 568	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	54.1	342 of 570	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	28.6	255 of 327	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2021)22nd percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics65%+13 vs state

English Language Arts35%-12 vs state

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Schools Near Chaplin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)						SBAC Mathematics (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Chaplin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	240 Palmer Rd.	Chaplin	06235	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Chaplin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 455-9593	150	19	7.8	34.7%	119 (79.3%)	3 (2.0%)	17 (11.3%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.7%)								(n/a)			35.0						65.0						$28,220
Mansfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	134 Warrenville Rd.	Mansfield Center	06250	Capitol Planning Region	Mansfield School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 423-1611	549	46	11.9	32.4%	328 (59.7%)	17 (3.1%)	98 (17.9%)	83 (15.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.6%)	76.1	137^th of 493 public elementary schools	72.2%		70.6	168^th of 497 public elementary schools	66.2%	31			64.6	66.4					69.9	71.0					$25,182
North Windham School	Public	K-5	112 Jordan Ln.	North Windham	06256	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2400	445	37	12.0	80.2%	73 (16.4%)	13 (2.9%)	350 (78.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	16.1	396^th of 493 public elementary schools	19.7%		13.4	409^th of 497 public elementary schools	17.7%	13	35.5		24.0	26.6	28.6				40.0	26.6	23.4				$18,745
Hampton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	380 Main St.	Hampton	06247	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Hampton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 455-9409	73	7	10.4	49.3%	61 (83.6%)	1 (1.4%)	5 (6.8%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)								(n/a)															$30,720
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy	Public, Magnet	K-8	141 Tuckie Road	North Windham	06256	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Windham School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 465-2610	535	47	11.3	48.2%	236 (44.1%)	10 (1.9%)	261 (48.8%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	45.8	261^st of 493 public elementary schools	47.1%		45.9	263^rd of 497 public elementary schools	47.1%	2	56.5	64.4	37.9	54.2	45.2	52.5	56.7	39.0	36.2	47.5	45.2	55.9	45.0	25.4	$21,568
Natchaug School	Public	K-5	123 Jackson St.	Willimantic	06226	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2380	234	23	10.1	72.6%	26 (11.1%)	12 (5.1%)	186 (79.5%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	10.8	427^th of 493 public elementary schools	13.4%		9.5	441^st of 497 public elementary schools	11.3%	14				25.0	31.0				16.7	32.5	16.7				$22,384
W. B. Sweeney School	Public	K-5	60 Oak Hill Dr.	Willimantic	06226	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2420	212	21	10.0	84.4%	35 (16.5%)	11 (5.2%)	158 (74.5%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	9	445^th of 493 public elementary schools	9.7%		11.1	427^th of 497 public elementary schools	14.1%	18				18.2					25.0	25.0					$25,537
Windham Center School	Public	K-5	45 North Rd.	Windham	06280	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2440	176	20	8.8	77.8%	64 (36.4%)	9 (5.1%)	94 (53.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	16.5	393^rd of 493 public elementary schools	20.3%		11.6	423^rd of 497 public elementary schools	14.9%	30	51.5			21.9	33.3				15.9	21.9	45.5				$25,128
Scotland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	68 Brook Rd.	Scotland	06264	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Scotland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 423-0064	95	13	7.5	40.0%	84 (88.4%)	1 (1.1%)	10 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$28,068
Ashford School	Public	PK, KG-8	440 Westford Rd.	Ashford	06278	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Ashford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 429-6419	351	41	8.5	38.7%	294 (83.8%)	7 (2.0%)	33 (9.4%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.8%)	57.4	231^st of 493 public elementary schools	53.1%		40.6	285^th of 497 public elementary schools	42.7%	54	73.0	80.0	28.1		59.5	56.8	50.0	68.6			56.8	43.2	43.2	68.6	$26,021

Frequently Asked Questions about Chaplin Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Chaplin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Chaplin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Parish Hill High School

What district is Chaplin Elementary School in?

Chaplin School District

How many students attend Chaplin Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 150 students attended Chaplin Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Chaplin Elementary School?

Students at Chaplin Elementary School are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

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