How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Darien School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Darien, Connecticut | Waterbury, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 4,700 | 18,701 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 29 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Darien School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $33,477 | $20,476 |
| Federal Revenue | 1.3% | 12.6% |
| State Revenue | 14.8% | 63.9% |
| Local Revenue | 84.0% | 23.5% |
Darien School District
Federal State Local
Waterbury School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Darien School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.5% | 9.2% |
| African American | 0.7% | 20.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 64.3% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 0.9% | 75.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Darien School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 39 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 173.3:1 | 392:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.1% | 34.9% |
School Types
Darien School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Waterbury 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.