How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Stamford School District | West Hartford School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Stamford, Connecticut | West Hartford, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 16,158 | 9,231 |
| Number of Schools | 21 | 16 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 11.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Stamford School District | West Hartford School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,248 | $25,760 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.7% | 5.4% |
| State Revenue | 22.6% | 25.4% |
| Local Revenue | 69.7% | 69.3% |
Stamford School District
Federal State Local
West Hartford School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Stamford School District | West Hartford School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.3% | 54.7% |
| African American | 12.0% | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55.1% | 20.8% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.9% | 21.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Stamford School District | West Hartford School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 51 | 28 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 231.6:1 | 260.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.7% | 16.6% |
School Types
Stamford School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
West Hartford 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.