Lisbon School District

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Lisbon, Connecticut - 1 schools

An equity score of 39/100 ranks Lisbon School District #118 of 174 districts in Connecticut (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $21,613 per pupil, Lisbon School District ranks #139 of 191 Connecticut districts by per-pupil spending (Connecticut districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

437
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$21,613
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lisbon School District operates 1 public schools serving 437 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Connecticut. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,613 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 191 Connecticut districts by per-pupil spending. See how Connecticut compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 56.8% local, 36.0% state, and 7.1% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 39/100, ranked #118 of 174 in Connecticut against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 203.4:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 23.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.5% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Lisbon Central School, enrolling 413 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Lisbon Central School accounts for 94.5% of all Lisbon School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Lisbon School District a distant remainder — means Lisbon School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Lisbon School District student-counselor ratio is 203:1 — 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

Lisbon School District chronic absenteeism rate is 23.7% — 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 Lisbon School District is typically wider than the Lisbon School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.1%
Federal
36.0%
State
56.8%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
118 / 174
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Lisbon School District.

White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 7.7%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

203.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lisbon School District

School Enrollment
Lisbon Central School
413

How Lisbon School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Connecticut districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Preston School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
New Hartford School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Booker T. Washington Academy District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Bethany School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Marlborough School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Lisbon School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lisbon School District?

Lisbon School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 437 students.

How much does Lisbon School District spend per student?

Lisbon School District spends $21,613 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #118 in Connecticut.

What is the demographic composition of Lisbon School District?

Lisbon School District students are 75.5% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% African American, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lisbon School District?

Lisbon School District has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #118 out of 174 districts in Connecticut.