Lordship School

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Lordship School ranks 340 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lordship School is an elementary school in Stratford, Connecticut, serving 177 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Stratford School District, which is ranked 140 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Lordship School faces challenges, with lower-than-average SBAC test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state and district. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 30.6% of 5th-grade students and 21.9% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 43.1% and 41.4%, respectively. Lordship School's statewide ranking has fluctuated but has consistently been in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, with a ranking between 316 and 493 out of 490-557 schools. However, the school's performance on SBAC tests varies across different student subgroups, with higher rankings for special education students and students of low socioeconomic status compared to the overall school ranking.

When comparing Lordship School to other nearby schools in the Stratford School District, such as Franklin School and Nichols School, Lordship School generally performs worse academically. However, Lordship School's academic performance is significantly better than the schools in the neighboring Bridgeport School District, which is ranked 152 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public K-6

254 Crown Street
Stratford, CT 06615

(203) 385-4170

District: Stratford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
340^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,555

Students who attend Lordship School usually attend:

Middle:	David Wooster Middle School
High:	Stratford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.9%

Hispanic:

34.7%

African American:

23.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lordship School ranks worse than 68.4% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 4^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Stratford School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.18. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Lordship School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Stratford School District. Student population at Lordship School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.9%), Hispanic (34.7%), African American (23.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lordship School is 9.8, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Stratford School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lordship School is $22,555, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Stratford School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lordship School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Stratford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stratford School District 140^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lordship School

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Rank History for all students at Lordship School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	60.17	304^th	570	46.7%
2007	51.62	353^rd	568	37.9%
2008	62.86	285^th	565	49.6%
2009	66.33	261^st	566	53.9%
2010	58.74	318^th	579	45.1%
2011	61.35	287^th	565	49.2%
2012	43.41	403^rd	564	28.5%
2013	14.69	493^rd	557	11.5%
2015	27.05	415^th	551	24.7%
2016	47.67	277^th	518	46.5%
2017	29.79	366^th	519	29.5%
2018	36.01	345^th	532	35.2%
2019	25.94	392^nd	522	24.9%
2021	28.23	375^th	538	30.3%
2022	31.83	316^th	490	35.5%
2023	29.36	329^th	491	33.0%
2024	27.18	340^th	497	31.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lordship School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.11	231^st	371	37.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lordship School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.47	148^th	302	51.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Lordship School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.97	354^th	455	22.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Lordship School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.55	334^th	445	24.9%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lordship School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	165	36	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	213
1989	187	40	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	235
1990	183	35	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	225
1991	180	42	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	232
1992	171	38	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	221
1993	182	31	2	10	3	n/a	n/a	228
1994	186	18	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	219
1995	184	22	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	216
1996	184	22	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	216
1997	197	39	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	251
1998	192	42	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	246
1999	170	49	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	235
2000	155	51	5	17	0	n/a	n/a	228
2001	161	57	5	18	1	n/a	n/a	242
2002	154	67	3	27	1	n/a	n/a	252
2003	154	67	3	27	1	n/a	n/a	252
2004	140	49	4	31	0	n/a	n/a	224
2005	143	55	2	25	1	n/a	n/a	226
2006	160	65	1	33	1	n/a	n/a	260
2007	118	56	2	29	3	n/a	n/a	208
2008	121	49	2	50	3	n/a	n/a	225
2009	109	58	5	42	2	n/a	n/a	216
2010	112	61	5	37	2	n/a	n/a	217
2011	93	69	5	45	1	0	0	213
2012	90	67	2	55	1	0	4	219
2013	91	65	3	65	0	0	8	232
2014	101	48	5	71	0	0	10	235
2015	112	61	5	81	0	0	11	270
2016	102	60	5	78	0	0	11	256
2017	98	72	4	86	0	0	9	269
2018	91	77	5	84	0	0	12	269
2019	91	100	5	91	1	0	15	303
2020	83	91	8	96	0	0	10	288
2021	78	74	8	90	0	0	9	259
2022	73	64	5	67	0	0	8	217
2023	67	42	3	58	0	0	7	177
2024	65	42	3	61	0	0	5	176

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lordship School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	213	15.0	14.2	n/a
1989	235	14.5	16.2	n/a
1990	225	14.5	15.5	n/a
1991	232	13.5	17.1	n/a
1992	221	15.7	14.0	11.3
1993	228	14.2	16.1	0.9
1994	219	12.8	17.1	11.9
1995	216	13.6	15.9	12.5
1996	216	13.6	15.9	12.5
1997	251	14.3	17.6	10.4
1998	246	14.4	17.1	12.6
1999	235	16.2	14.5	20.9
2000	228	17.1	13.3	23.7
2001	242	17.2	14.1	n/a
2002	252	17.6	14.3	37.3
2003	252	17.6	14.3	37.3
2004	224	16.2	13.8	36.6
2005	226	13.7	16.5	n/a
2006	260	16.3	16.0	39.2
2007	208	14.4	14.4	37
2008	225	15.7	14.3	43.6
2009	216	16.9	14.5	43.5
2010	217	15.2	14.2	10.1
2011	213	14.4	14.7	51.6
2012	219	17.6	12.4	55.3
2013	232	18.2	12.7	56.5
2014	235	17.9	13.1	49.8
2015	270	19.0	14.2	48.1
2016	256	18.0	14.2	50.8
2017	269	19.5	13.7	52.4
2018	269	18.6	14.4	53.2
2019	303	18.0	16.8	61.7
2020	288	17.5	16.4	47.6
2021	259	21.0	12.3	42.9
2022	217	19.2	11.3	46.1
2023	177	16.1	10.9	48
2024	176	17.8	9.8	40.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lordship School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	213	15.0	14.2	n/a
1989	235	14.5	16.2	n/a
1990	225	14.5	15.5	n/a
1991	232	13.5	17.1	n/a
1992	221	15.7	14.0	11.3
1993	228	14.2	16.1	0.9
1994	219	12.8	17.1	11.9
1995	216	13.6	15.9	12.5
1996	216	13.6	15.9	12.5
1997	251	14.3	17.6	10.4
1998	246	14.4	17.1	12.6
1999	235	16.2	14.5	20.9
2000	228	17.1	13.3	23.7
2001	242	17.2	14.1	n/a
2002	252	17.6	14.3	37.3
2003	252	17.6	14.3	37.3
2004	224	16.2	13.8	36.6
2005	226	13.7	16.5	n/a
2006	260	16.3	16.0	39.2
2007	208	14.4	14.4	37
2008	225	15.7	14.3	43.6
2009	216	16.9	14.5	43.5
2010	217	15.2	14.2	10.1
2011	213	14.4	14.7	51.6
2012	219	17.6	12.4	55.3
2013	232	18.2	12.7	56.5
2014	235	17.9	13.1	49.8
2015	270	19.0	14.2	48.1
2016	256	18.0	14.2	50.8
2017	269	19.5	13.7	52.4
2018	269	18.6	14.4	53.2
2019	303	18.0	16.8	61.7
2020	288	17.5	16.4	47.6
2021	259	21.0	12.3	42.9
2022	217	19.2	11.3	46.1
2023	177	16.1	10.9	48
2024	176	17.8	9.8	40.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lordship School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,941
2019	$15,264
2020	$15,867
2021	$18,051
2022	$19,625
2023	$22,555

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lordship School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 392^nd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 329^th of 491 Elementary schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lordship School)	37.5	47.2	9.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)	42	35.9	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	46.7	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lordship School)	31.8	50	18.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)	46.1	42	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lordship School)	32.7	26.7	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)	39.2	32	7.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lordship School)	32.7	26.5	6.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)	35.8	27.3	8.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	303	177	41.6%
African American	100	42	58%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	91	58	36.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	91	67	26.4%
Two or More Races	15	7	53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.7%	48%	13.7%

Schools Near Lordship School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)						SBAC Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Lordship School	Public	K-6	254 Crown Street	Stratford	06615	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4170	176	18	9.8	40.3%	65 (36.9%)	42 (23.9%)	61 (34.7%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	27.2	340^th of 497 public elementary schools	31.6%		29.4	329^th of 491 public elementary schools	33.0%	11					50.0	31.3					30.6	21.9			$22,555
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School	Public	PK	699 Birdseye Street	Stratford	06615	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 375-2206	193	8	24.1	43.0%	44 (22.8%)	54 (28.0%)	81 (42.0%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.1%)								(n/a)															$12,537
Stratford Academy - Johnson House	Public	K-6	719 Birdseye Street	Stratford	06615	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4180	545	40	13.5	62.0%	57 (10.5%)	182 (33.4%)	276 (50.6%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.7%)	5.9	479^th of 497 public elementary schools	3.6%		10.8	422^nd of 491 public elementary schools	14.1%	57	16.1		18.2	12.7	17.0	20.5			13.8	10.0					$20,446
Jettie S. Tisdale School	Public	PK, KG-8	250 Hollister Avenue	Bridgeport	06607	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-8037	577	47	12.4	93.9%	39 (6.8%)	231 (40.0%)	294 (51.0%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	6.8	469^th of 497 public elementary schools	5.6%		10.9	421^st of 491 public elementary schools	14.3%	48			22.2		14.3	12.1		38.8	22.2			10.3	14.3	25.0	$20,545
Paul Laurence Dunbar School	Public	PK, KG-8	445 Union Ave.	Bridgeport	06607	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7194	394	28	14.0	92.6%	15 (3.8%)	132 (33.5%)	234 (59.4%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)								(n/a)															$21,368
Franklin School	Public	K-6	1895 Barnum Avenue	Stratford	06615	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4190	267	21	12.9	60.3%	29 (10.9%)	91 (34.1%)	131 (49.1%)	8 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	22.1	359^th of 497 public elementary schools	27.8%		23.4	351^st of 491 public elementary schools	28.5%	8	32.0		31.4	22.7		20.9			57.1	25.0		32.6			$20,989
Hall School	Public	PK, KG-6	290 Clermont Ave.	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7560	175	17	10.2	93.7%	9 (5.1%)	79 (45.1%)	76 (43.4%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.0%)								(n/a)															$19,804
Barnum School	Public	PK, KG-8	495 Waterview Avenue	Bridgeport	06608	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 275-2300	587	50	11.7	94.5%	34 (5.8%)	134 (22.8%)	405 (69.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	4.5	491^st of 497 public elementary schools	1.2%		6.3	468^th of 491 public elementary schools	4.7%	23	15.8	16.3			16.9	12.8	19.3	12.0	10.0			0.0			$20,106
Waltersville School	Public	PK, KG-8	150 Hallett Street	Bridgeport	06608	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 275-2400	428	33	12.9	97.4%	17 (4.0%)	143 (33.4%)	259 (60.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)								(n/a)		21.6					20.5	18.9		13.3	0.0				$19,720
Nichols School	Public	K-6	396 Nichols Avenue	Stratford	06614	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4294	408	27	15.0	44.1%	80 (19.6%)	97 (23.8%)	203 (49.8%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.2%)	18.6	374^th of 497 public elementary schools	24.7%		23.6	350^th of 491 public elementary schools	28.7%	24	42.9		20.5	19.1	35.1	28.2			17.9	16.2	40.3	14.1			$19,522

Frequently Asked Questions about Lordship School

What schools do graduates of Lordship School attend?

Students who attend Lordship School usually go on to attend:

Middle : David Wooster Middle School
High : Stratford High School

Is Lordship School a good school?

Lordship School ranks 340^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lordship School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 176 students attended Lordship School.

What is the racial makeup of Lordship School?

Students at Lordship School are 37% White, 35% Hispanic, 24% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Lordship School in?

Stratford School District

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