How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Regional School District 17 | Stonington School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Higganum, Connecticut | Pawcatuck, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 1,814 | 1,800 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Regional School District 17 | Stonington School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,889 | $25,757 |
| Federal Revenue | 3.2% | 5.4% |
| State Revenue | 22.0% | 16.4% |
| Local Revenue | 74.8% | 78.2% |
Regional School District 17
Federal State Local
Stonington School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Regional School District 17 | Stonington School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.7% | 83.8% |
| African American | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.6% | 20.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Regional School District 17 | Stonington School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 199.7:1 | 405.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.7% | 14.3% |
School Types
Regional School District 17
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Stonington School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.