Bethany Community School vs Chatfield-LoPresti School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethany Community School
Bethany · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
430 students
Chatfield-LoPresti School
Seymour · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students
| Measure | Bethany Community School Bethany, Connecticut | Chatfield-LoPresti School Seymour, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 596 | #389 of 596 |
| National rank | #2778 of 50,301 | #22482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 430 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| city | Bethany | Seymour |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethany Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 53.8).
- •Bethany Community School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Bethany Community School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Bethany Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 57.5%).
- •Bethany Community School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.6).
- •Chatfield-LoPresti School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 430.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bethany Community School better than Chatfield-LoPresti School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethany Community School ranks higher (84.2 vs 53.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bethany Community School and Chatfield-LoPresti School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Bethany and Seymour in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethany Community School: 430. Chatfield-LoPresti School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethany Community School and Chatfield-LoPresti School rank in Connecticut?
Bethany Community School is 136th of 596 and Chatfield-LoPresti School is 389th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).