How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Farmington School District | New Canaan School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Farmington, Connecticut | New Canaan, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 4,147 | 4,168 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 11.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Farmington School District | New Canaan School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,030 | $27,979 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| State Revenue | 16.0% | 14.7% |
| Local Revenue | 79.5% | 83.9% |
Farmington School District
Federal State Local
New Canaan School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Farmington School District | New Canaan School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.2% | 79.2% |
| African American | 4.4% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% | 6.8% |
| Asian | 23.5% | 6.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.0% | 0.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Farmington School District | New Canaan School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 27 | 25 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 342.7:1 | 191:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.5% | 4.6% |
School Types
Farmington School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
New Canaan School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.