Chaplin Elementary School

www.chaplinschool.org

144 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Chaplin Elementary School, located at 240 Palmer Rd. in Chaplin, Connecticut, serves as the heart of its small rural community. As a dedicated pre-kindergarten through grade 8 institution, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school’s curriculum is designed to balance academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school while maintaining a supportive, small-town atmosphere.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between faculty, parents, and students. By leveraging its compact size, Chaplin Elementary provides a personalized educational experience that encourages active participation in both classroom learning and extracurricular activities. Through their official website at [chaplinschool.org](http://www.chaplinschool.org), the district provides resources for families to stay connected with school policies, academic calendars, and community events that define the school’s commitment to student success.

144

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

7.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chaplin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	12
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	7

White
119 (82.6 %)
Hispanic
12 (8.3 %)
Two or More
7 (4.9 %)
Asian
4 (2.8 %)
Black
2 (1.4 %)

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:	Chaplin School District
Phone:	(860)455-9593
Website:	http://www.chaplinschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 15