Weston School District

Weston, Connecticut — 4 schools

2,197
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$29,027
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Weston School District operates 4 public schools serving 2,197 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Connecticut. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,086 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 $29,027 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 84.8% local, 14.1% state, and 1.1% 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 $147,810 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #130 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 (21 AP courses district-wide), a 136.6:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 7.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.3% White, 9.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Weston High School accounts for 33.1% of all Weston School District student enrollment

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

Weston School District student-counselor ratio is 137:1 — 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

Weston School District chronic absenteeism rate is 7.0% — 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?

1.1%
Federal
14.1%
State
84.8%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
130 / 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

Average Teacher Salary

$147,810
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 Weston School District.

White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 6.0%
Multiracial 8.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
21 AP courses total
136.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
7.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Weston School District

School Enrollment
Weston High School
691
Weston Intermediate School
478
Weston Middle School
474
Hurlbutt Elementary School
443

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Weston School District?

Weston School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,197 students.

How much does Weston School District spend per student?

Weston School District spends $29,027 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #130 in Connecticut.

What is the average teacher salary in Weston School District?

The average teacher salary in Weston School District is $147,810 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Weston 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 Weston School District?

Weston School District students are 74.3% White, 9.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.0% Asian, 1.2% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Weston School District?

Weston School District has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #130 out of 179 districts in Connecticut. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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