Regional School District 15

Middlebury, Connecticut — 7 schools

3,469
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$26,074
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Regional School District 15 operates 7 public schools serving 3,469 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Connecticut. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,345 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,074 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 75.8% local, 21.0% state, and 3.3% 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 $130,553 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #147 of 179 in Connecticut against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (23 AP courses district-wide), a 303:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.1% White, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Pomperaug Regional High School accounts for 29.0% of all Regional School District 15 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Regional School District 15-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

Regional School District 15 school enrollment varies 3.1× across entities

Regional School District 15 school enrollment ranges from 309 students (lowest) to 970 students (highest), a spread of 661 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Regional School District 15 student-counselor ratio is 303:1 — 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 Regional School District 15 is typically wider than the Regional School District 15-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Regional School District 15 chronic absenteeism rate is 17.7% — 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 Regional School District 15 is typically wider than the Regional School District 15-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

3.3%
Federal
21.0%
State
75.8%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
147 / 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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region county, where this district is located.

$1,246
Studio/mo
$1,445
1 BR/mo
$1,788
2 BR/mo
$2,210
3 BR/mo
$2,864
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$130,553
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 7 schools in Regional School District 15.

White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 4.4%
Multiracial 3.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
23 AP courses total
303:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Regional School District 15

School Enrollment
Pomperaug Regional High School
970
Long Meadow Elementary School
518
Memorial Middle School
420
Rochambeau Middle School
412
Pomperaug School
395
Gainfield Elementary School
321
Middlebury Elementary School
309

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Regional School District 15?

Regional School District 15 has 7 schools, including 1 high, 3 other, 2 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,469 students.

How much does Regional School District 15 spend per student?

Regional School District 15 spends $26,074 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #147 in Connecticut.

What is the average teacher salary in Regional School District 15?

The average teacher salary in Regional School District 15 is $130,553 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Regional School District 15?

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

What is the demographic composition of Regional School District 15?

Regional School District 15 students are 79.1% White, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% Asian, 2.4% African American, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Regional School District 15?

Regional School District 15 has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #147 out of 179 districts in Connecticut. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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