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Ansonia School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Ansonia.

Students
2,343
Schools
4
Spent per student
$22,069
CT $25,892
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
64%
The gist

What stands out about Ansonia School District

  • School Grade D: better than 11% of Connecticut districts
  • Math proficiency 24 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 6 pts below the state
  • Spends 15% less per student than the CT average
  • 14 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 10.2% since 2020

Test scores vs. CT

2020–21
Math proficiency13%
State average 37.4%
Reading / language arts25%
State average 50.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)82%
State average 88.2%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$22,069 per student · 15% below CT
Spending
Classroom instruction 65%Support & administration 30%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 39%State 51%Federal 11%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
2,127’20
2,204’21
2,265’22
2,334’23
2,343’24

Up 10.2% since 2020.

Students
Hispanic 49%White 22%Black 22%Two or more races 5%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

4 public schools.

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.

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