Side By Side Charter School District

Norwalk, Connecticut — 1 schools

236
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,725
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Side By Side Charter School District operates 1 public schools serving 236 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Connecticut. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 236 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Western Connecticut Planning Region County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,725 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 4.7% local, 84.9% state, and 10.4% 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. The district's equity score — 28/100, ranked #161 of 179 in Connecticut against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 10.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.0% African American, 9.7% White across the district's schools.

Side By Side Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Side By Side Charter School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Side By Side Charter School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Side By Side Charter School District chronic absenteeism rate is 10.6% — 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?

10.4%
Federal
84.9%
State
4.7%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
161 / 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region county, where this district is located.

$1,731
Studio/mo
$2,100
1 BR/mo
$2,511
2 BR/mo
$3,036
3 BR/mo
$3,598
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Side By Side Charter School District.

White 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 61.0%
African American 22.0%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 5.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

10.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Side By Side Charter School District

School Enrollment
Side By Side Charter School
Charter
236

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Side By Side Charter School District?

Side By Side Charter School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 236 students.

How much does Side By Side Charter School District spend per student?

Side By Side Charter School District spends $14,725 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #161 in Connecticut.

What is the average rent near Side By Side Charter School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Side By Side Charter School District?

Side By Side Charter School District students are 61.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.0% African American, 9.7% White, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Side By Side Charter School District?

Side By Side Charter School District has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #161 out of 179 districts in Connecticut. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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