East Hartford School District operates 12 public schools serving 6,392 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Connecticut. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,931 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Capitol Planning Region County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,032 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 36.0% local, 53.4% state, and 10.6% 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 $147,735 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 65/100, ranked #38 of 179 in Connecticut against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 12 schools offering Advanced Placement (14 AP courses district-wide), a 304.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.5% Hispanic or Latino, 29.9% African American, 10.6% White across the district's schools.
East Hartford High School accounts for 29.9% of all East Hartford School District student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means East Hartford 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.
East Hartford School District school enrollment varies 8.9× across entities
East Hartford School District school enrollment ranges from 200 students (lowest) to 1,776 students (highest), a spread of 1,576 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
East Hartford School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 57.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
East Hartford School District student-counselor ratio is 304:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
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 Variation between sub-units within East Hartford School District is typically wider than the East Hartford School District-aggregate figure suggests.
East Hartford School District chronic absenteeism rate is 26.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
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 Variation between sub-units within East Hartford School District is typically wider than the East Hartford School District-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in East Hartford School District?
East Hartford School District has 12 schools, including 2 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary. Total enrollment is 6,392 students.
How much does East Hartford School District spend per student?
East Hartford School District spends $26,032 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #38 in Connecticut.
What is the average teacher salary in East Hartford School District?
The average teacher salary in East Hartford School District is $147,735 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near East Hartford School District?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Capitol Planning Region County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of East Hartford School District?
East Hartford School District students are 51.5% Hispanic or Latino, 29.9% African American, 10.6% White, 4.4% Asian, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for East Hartford School District?
East Hartford School District has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #38 out of 179 districts in Connecticut. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.