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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Chapel School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eli Whitney School ranks in the top 30% 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 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 290 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
462 students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#269 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#608 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
30-34%
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
44
49
Grade 1 Students
70
36
Grade 2 Students
71
44
Grade 3 Students
72
37
Grade 4 Students
69
47
Grade 5 Students
61
42
Grade 6 Students
75
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
38%
35%
% Black
20%
28%
% White
35%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%