How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Darien School District | Ridgefield School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Darien, Connecticut | Ridgefield, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 4,700 | 4,568 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 12:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Darien School District | Ridgefield School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,998 | $26,472 |
| Federal Revenue | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| State Revenue | 14.8% | 14.5% |
| Local Revenue | 84.0% | 83.0% |
Darien School District
Federal State Local
Ridgefield School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Darien School District | Ridgefield School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.5% | 78.8% |
| African American | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 6.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 1.9% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Darien School District | Ridgefield School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 19 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 185:1 | 171:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 4.3% | 7.7% |
School Types
Darien School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Ridgefield School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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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.