Stamford Charter School for Excellence District

Stamford, Connecticut — 1 schools

561
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,481
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Stamford Charter School for Excellence District operates 1 public schools serving 561 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 543 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 $11,481 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 3.1% local, 90.5% state, and 6.5% 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 — 26/100, ranked #171 of 179 in Connecticut against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 11.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 40.3% African American, 31.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Stamford Charter School for Excellence accounts for 100.0% of all Stamford Charter School for Excellence District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Stamford Charter School for Excellence 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

Stamford Charter School for Excellence District chronic absenteeism rate is 11.8% — 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?

6.5%
Federal
90.5%
State
3.1%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
171 / 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 Stamford Charter School for Excellence District.

White 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
African American 40.3%
Asian 21.7%
Multiracial 2.9%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

11.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Stamford Charter School for Excellence District

School Enrollment
Stamford Charter School for Excellence
Charter
543

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Stamford Charter School for Excellence District?

Stamford Charter School for Excellence District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 561 students.

How much does Stamford Charter School for Excellence District spend per student?

Stamford Charter School for Excellence District spends $11,481 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #171 in Connecticut.

What is the average rent near Stamford Charter School for Excellence 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 Stamford Charter School for Excellence District?

Stamford Charter School for Excellence District students are 40.3% African American, 31.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% Asian, 2.8% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Stamford Charter School for Excellence District?

Stamford Charter School for Excellence District has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #171 out of 179 districts in Connecticut. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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