Chapel School

www.stratfordk12.org/o/cses

290 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Chapel Street School, located in Stratford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Stratford 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 a foundational curriculum designed to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond, utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational strategies.

Beyond academics, Chapel Street School places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. By hosting various events and maintaining open lines of communication, the school encourages parental involvement to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for learning among all its students.

290

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chapel School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	102
Black	81
Asian	8
Two or More	10

Hispanic
102 (35.2%)
White
89 (30.7%)
Black
81 (27.9%)
Two or More
10 (3.4%)
Asian
8 (2.8%)

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:	Stratford School District
Phone:	(203)385-4192
Website:	http://www.stratfordk12.org/o/cses
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 49

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 35