Cromwell School District

Cromwell, Connecticut — 4 schools

1,947
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$23,152
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cromwell School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,947 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Connecticut. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,816 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,152 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 64.6% local, 28.7% state, and 6.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $114,767 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 33/100, ranked #144 of 179 in Connecticut against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (15 AP courses district-wide), a 197.8:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 5.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.5% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.0% African American across the district's schools.

Cromwell High School accounts for 28.4% of all Cromwell School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Cromwell School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Cromwell School District student-counselor ratio is 198:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Cromwell School District chronic absenteeism rate is 5.6% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.7%
Federal
28.7%
State
64.6%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
144 / 179
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region county, where this district is located.

$1,286
Studio/mo
$1,477
1 BR/mo
$1,865
2 BR/mo
$2,236
3 BR/mo
$2,537
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$114,767
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Cromwell School District.

White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 6.0%
Asian 5.1%
Multiracial 6.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
15 AP courses total
197.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
5.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Cromwell School District

School Enrollment
Cromwell High School
515
Cromwell Middle School
448
Woodside Intermediate School
440
Edna C. Stevens School
413

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cromwell School District?

Cromwell School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,947 students.

How much does Cromwell School District spend per student?

Cromwell School District spends $23,152 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #144 in Connecticut.

What is the average teacher salary in Cromwell School District?

The average teacher salary in Cromwell School District is $114,767 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Cromwell School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Cromwell School District?

Cromwell School District students are 67.5% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.0% African American, 5.1% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cromwell School District?

Cromwell School District has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #144 out of 179 districts in Connecticut. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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