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School Notes Overview: |
Chapin is dedicated to the belief that lifelong habits of the mind and heart are formed in the elementary and middle school years. Chapin provides a richly textured education that inspires academic achievement and builds strength of character. Within a diverse, caring and supportive community, we prepare our students to meet the future with skill, confidence, determination and generosity of spirit. At Chapin we believe that students learn best in a supportive and encouraging environment that places a high value on learning. The entire Chapin community shares a commitment to the development of the whole child in academic, emotional, ethical, creative, physical and social dimensions. We encourage each child to strive towards these goals in a manner appropriate to his or her ability. Chapin is committed to maintaining a community diverse in socio-economic background, racial heritage, physical skills, creative talents and intellectual abilities. We believe in that the responsibilities of good citizenship include trustworthiness, good manners mutual respect and concern for others. ...read more
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Chapin School |
| School Level |
Elementary school
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Prekindergarten - 8 |
| Year
Founded |
1931 |
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County |
Mercer County, NJ |
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| Total
Students |
303 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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NJ )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
8% |
34% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Pre-K - 20 students | | Kind - 25 students | | Grade 1 - 28 students | | Grade 2 - 28 students | | Grade 3 - 32 students | | Grade 4 - 32 students | | Grade 5 - 33 students | | Grade 6 - 39 students | | Grade 7 - 39 students | | Grade 8 - 27 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
54 teachers |
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School |
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NJ )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:6 |
1:19 *Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
166 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Mar. 1 |
| Headmaster |
Richard D. Johnson |
| Admissions
Director |
Barbara Pasteris |
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| Total
Sports Offered |
5 |
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Sports |
| Basketball | Cross Country | | Lacrosse | Soccer | | Softball | |
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- Chapin is dedicated to the belief that lifelong habits of the mind and heart are formed in the elementary and middle school years. Chapin provides a richly textured education that inspires academic achievement and builds strength of character. Within a diverse, caring and supportive community, we prepare our students to meet the future with skill, confidence, determination and generosity of spirit. At Chapin we believe that students learn best in a supportive and encouraging environment that places a high value on learning. The entire Chapin community shares a commitment to the development of the whole child in academic, emotional, ethical, creative, physical and social dimensions. We encourage each child to strive towards these goals in a manner appropriate to his or her ability. Chapin is committed to maintaining a community diverse in socio-economic background, racial heritage, physical skills, creative talents and intellectual abilities. We believe in that the responsibilities of good citizenship include trustworthiness, good manners mutual respect and concern for others.
- Profile last updated: 06/25/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
08540 ) |
| School
Zip (
08540 ) |
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NJ ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
43,397 people |
8,413,990 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
75% |
36% |
| Population Average
Age |
35 years old |
36.7 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.4 persons |
2.6 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$90,977 |
$57,137 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
6.5 rooms |
5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
37 years old |
47 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (08540)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
70% / 30% |
61% / 39% |
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