How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Norwalk School District | Stamford School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Norwalk, Connecticut | Stamford, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 11,514 | 16,158 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 11:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Norwalk School District | Stamford School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,445 | $26,248 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.4% | 7.7% |
| State Revenue | 23.3% | 22.6% |
| Local Revenue | 69.3% | 69.7% |
Norwalk School District
Federal State Local
Stamford School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Norwalk School District | Stamford School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| African American | 12.9% | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.2% | 55.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 3.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.1% | 42.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Norwalk School District | Stamford School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 74 | 51 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 206.5:1 | 231.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.3% | 22.7% |
School Types
Norwalk School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Stamford 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.