B−
Ashford School District
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves Ashford.
Students
351
Schools
1
Spent per student
$29,132
CT $25,892
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
39%
What stands out about Ashford School District
- School Grade B−: better than 49% of Connecticut districts
- Reading / language arts 11 pts above the state
- Spends 13% more per student than the CT average
- 9 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 5.1% since 2020
Test scores vs. CT
2020–21Math proficiency39%
State average 37.4%
Reading / language arts61%
State average 50.1%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$29,132 per student · 13% above CT
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 39%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 56%State 39%Federal 5%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
370’20
381’21
367’22
354’23
351’24
Down 5.1% since 2020.
Students
White 84%Hispanic 9%Two or more races 3%Black 2%Asian 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.