How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Darien School District | Stamford School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Darien, Connecticut | Stamford, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 4,700 | 16,158 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Darien School District | Stamford School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $33,477 | $26,248 |
| Federal Revenue | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| State Revenue | 14.8% | 22.6% |
| Local Revenue | 84.0% | 69.7% |
Darien School District
Federal State Local
Stamford School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Darien School District | Stamford School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.5% | 23.3% |
| African American | 0.7% | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 55.1% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 3.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 0.9% | 42.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Darien School District | Stamford School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 51 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 173.3:1 | 231.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.1% | 22.7% |
School Types
Darien School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Stamford 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.