How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Hartford School District | Plainfield School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hartford, Connecticut | Plainfield, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 16,774 | 1,944 |
| Number of Schools | 41 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 11.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Hartford School District | Plainfield School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $32,469 | $24,568 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| State Revenue | 67.4% | 44.9% |
| Local Revenue | 20.1% | 45.4% |
Hartford School District
Federal State Local
Plainfield School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Hartford School District | Plainfield School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.2% | 84.4% |
| African American | 28.8% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55.2% | 6.0% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.2% | 48.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Hartford School District | Plainfield School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 50 | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 10 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 310:1 | 192.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.5% | 22.2% |
School Types
Hartford School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Plainfield 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.