How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Stamford School District | Waterford School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Stamford, Connecticut | Waterford, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 16,158 | 2,338 |
| Number of Schools | 21 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 11.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Stamford School District | Waterford School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,248 | $28,796 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| State Revenue | 22.6% | 13.7% |
| Local Revenue | 69.7% | 80.6% |
Stamford School District
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Waterford School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Stamford School District | Waterford School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.3% | 69.5% |
| African American | 12.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55.1% | 16.5% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.9% | 23.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Stamford School District | Waterford School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 51 | 17 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 231.6:1 | 177.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.7% | 10.8% |
School Types
Stamford School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Waterford 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.