How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Plainville School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Plainville, Connecticut | Waterbury, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 2,291 | 18,701 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 29 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Plainville School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,051 | $18,981 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.2% | 12.6% |
| State Revenue | 37.9% | 63.9% |
| Local Revenue | 56.0% | 23.5% |
Plainville School District
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Waterbury School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Plainville School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.6% | 9.2% |
| African American | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.7% | 64.3% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.5% | 75.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Plainville School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 39 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 173.4:1 | 392:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.7% | 34.9% |
School Types
Plainville 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.