Wethersfield School District

Wethersfield, Connecticut — 7 schools

3,646
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$23,875
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wethersfield School District operates 7 public schools serving 3,646 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Connecticut. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 1 high, 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 3,386 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Capitol Planning Region County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,875 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 64.6% local, 29.4% state, and 6.0% 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 $134,882 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #150 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 (16 AP courses district-wide), a 218.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 12.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.5% White, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Wethersfield High School accounts for 33.8% of all Wethersfield School District student enrollment

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

Wethersfield School District school enrollment varies 4.9× across entities

Wethersfield School District school enrollment ranges from 235 students (lowest) to 1,146 students (highest), a spread of 911 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

Wethersfield School District student-counselor ratio is 218:1 — 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

Wethersfield School District chronic absenteeism rate is 12.8% — 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?

6.0%
Federal
29.4%
State
64.6%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
150 / 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 Capitol Planning Region county, where this district is located.

$1,286
Studio/mo
$1,477
1 BR/mo
$1,865
2 BR/mo
$2,236
3 BR/mo
$2,537
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$134,882
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 Wethersfield School District.

White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
African American 4.7%
Asian 5.5%
Multiracial 4.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
16 AP courses total
218.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Wethersfield School District

School Enrollment
Wethersfield High School
1,146
Silas Deane Middle School
546
Highcrest School
429
Emerson-Williams School
408
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
342
Alfred W. Hanmer School
280
Charles Wright School
235

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wethersfield School District?

Wethersfield School District has 7 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary, 4 other. Total enrollment is 3,646 students.

How much does Wethersfield School District spend per student?

Wethersfield School District spends $23,875 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #150 in Connecticut.

What is the average teacher salary in Wethersfield School District?

The average teacher salary in Wethersfield School District is $134,882 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Wethersfield School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Wethersfield School District?

Wethersfield School District students are 63.5% White, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% Asian, 4.7% African American, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wethersfield School District?

Wethersfield School District has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #150 out of 179 districts in Connecticut. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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