How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Derby School District | Somers School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Derby, Connecticut | Somers, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 1,317 | 1,345 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Derby School District | Somers School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,538 | $23,266 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.8% | 2.2% |
| State Revenue | 40.8% | 32.6% |
| Local Revenue | 47.4% | 65.1% |
Derby School District
Federal State Local
Somers School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Derby School District | Somers School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.4% | 86.6% |
| African American | 19.3% | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.3% | 7.8% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 2.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.7% | 5.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Derby School District | Somers School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 138:1 | 210.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.3% | 12.6% |
School Types
Derby School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Somers School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.