CHATFIELD-LOPRESTI SCHOOL
Chatfield-LoPresti School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Seymour School District school district, located in Seymour, CT with about 546 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Chatfield-LoPresti School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Chatfield-LoPresti School at (203) 888-4640 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Seymour, CT 06483
(203) 888-4640
CHATFIELD-LOPRESTI SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Seymour, CT with about 546 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Seymour School District
- Total Students:
- 546
- Teachers:
- 37.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 546 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHATFIELD-LOPRESTI SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.