How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Wallingford School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wallingford, Connecticut | Waterbury, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 5,335 | 18,701 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 29 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Wallingford School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,707 | $20,476 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.6% | 12.6% |
| State Revenue | 30.8% | 63.9% |
| Local Revenue | 62.6% | 23.5% |
Wallingford 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 | Wallingford School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.8% | 9.2% |
| African American | 1.6% | 20.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.5% | 64.3% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.7% | 75.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Wallingford School District | Waterbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 44 | 39 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 182.6:1 | 392:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.6% | 34.9% |
School Types
Wallingford 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.