How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ridgefield School District | Shelton School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ridgefield, Connecticut | Shelton, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 4,568 | 4,512 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ridgefield School District | Shelton School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,472 | $20,407 |
| Federal Revenue | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| State Revenue | 14.5% | 23.7% |
| Local Revenue | 83.0% | 70.9% |
Ridgefield School District
Federal State Local
Shelton School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ridgefield School District | Shelton School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.8% | 55.3% |
| African American | 0.6% | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% | 25.3% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.0% | 27.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ridgefield School District | Shelton School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 16 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 171:1 | 265.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.7% | 16.0% |
School Types
Ridgefield School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Shelton School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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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.