How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Danbury School District | New Haven School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Danbury, Connecticut | New Haven, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 12,109 | 19,150 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | 37 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 12:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Danbury School District | New Haven School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,274 | $24,808 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.6% | 13.9% |
| State Revenue | 33.3% | 56.9% |
| Local Revenue | 52.2% | 29.2% |
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New Haven School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Danbury School District | New Haven School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.1% | 9.7% |
| African American | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66.3% | 48.3% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.6% | 66.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Danbury School District | New Haven School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 82 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 308.1:1 | 553.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.1% | 56.3% |
School Types
Danbury School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
New Haven School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.