How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Essex School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Deep River, Connecticut | Waterbury, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 301 | 18,701 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 29 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Essex School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,677 | $20,476 |
| Federal Revenue | 2.3% | 12.6% |
| State Revenue | 14.2% | 63.9% |
| Local Revenue | 83.5% | 23.5% |
Essex School District
Federal State Local
Waterbury School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Essex School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.7% | 9.2% |
| African American | 1.0% | 20.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% | 64.3% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.3% | 75.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Essex School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 39 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | — | 392:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.5% | 34.9% |
School Types
Essex 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.