How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Danbury School District | Norwalk School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Danbury, Connecticut | Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 12,109 | 11,514 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 12.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Danbury School District | Norwalk School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,386 | $26,420 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.6% | 7.4% |
| State Revenue | 33.3% | 23.3% |
| Local Revenue | 52.2% | 69.3% |
Danbury School District
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Norwalk School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Danbury School District | Norwalk School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.1% | 22.4% |
| African American | 6.4% | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66.3% | 56.2% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.2% | 42.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Danbury School District | Norwalk School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 74 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 314.5:1 | 215.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.9% | 18.7% |
School Types
Danbury School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
Norwalk School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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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.