Chatfield-LoPresti School

515 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chatfield-LoPresti School is a public elementary school located in Seymour, Connecticut, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Seymour Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and diverse enrichment opportunities to prepare children for their future educational transitions.

Beyond its core curriculum, Chatfield-LoPresti is known for its strong sense of community, frequently engaging families through school events, parent-teacher organizations, and collaborative activities. The school staff works to create a safe, nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to become responsible, life-long learners. By balancing rigorous academic standards with character education, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and equipped with the tools necessary to succeed in the broader Seymour community and beyond.

515

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chatfield-LoPresti School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	131
Black	47
Asian	12
Two or More	20

White
305 (59.2%)
Hispanic
131 (25.4%)
Black
47 (9.1%)
Two or More
20 (3.9%)
Asian
12 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Seymour School District
Phone:	(203)888-4640
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 91