Seymour School District

Seymour, Connecticut — 4 schools

2,133
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$22,921
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Seymour School District operates 4 public schools serving 2,133 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Connecticut. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,091 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 $22,921 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 52.6% local, 39.0% state, and 8.4% 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 $115,488 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 35/100, ranked #137 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 (9 AP courses district-wide), a 283.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.1% White, 22.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.0% African American across the district's schools.

Seymour High School accounts for 28.9% of all Seymour School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Seymour 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

Seymour School District student-counselor ratio is 283:1 — 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 Seymour School District is typically wider than the Seymour School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Seymour School District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.6% — 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 Seymour School District is typically wider than the Seymour 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?

8.4%
Federal
39.0%
State
52.6%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
137 / 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

$115,488
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 Seymour School District.

White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
African American 8.0%
Asian 4.0%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
283.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Seymour School District

School Enrollment
Seymour High School
604
Chatfield-Lopresti School
515
Seymour Middle School
494
Bungay School
478

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Seymour School District?

Seymour School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,133 students.

How much does Seymour School District spend per student?

Seymour School District spends $22,921 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #137 in Connecticut.

What is the average teacher salary in Seymour School District?

The average teacher salary in Seymour School District is $115,488 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Seymour School District?

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 Seymour School District?

Seymour School District students are 63.1% White, 22.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.0% African American, 4.0% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Seymour School District?

Seymour School District has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #137 out of 179 districts in Connecticut. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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