B−
Branford School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves Branford.
Students
2,448
Schools
5
Spent per student
$28,333
CT $25,892
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
38%
Debt
$48.7M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Branford School District
- School Grade B−: better than 46% of Connecticut districts
- Spends 9% more per student than the CT average
- 11 students per teacher
- Debt of $48.7M, about $19,913 per student
Test scores vs. CT
2020–21Math proficiency41%
State average 37.4%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 50.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 88.2%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$28,333 per student · 9% above CT
Spending
Classroom instruction 43%Support & administration 55%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 75%State 18%Federal 7%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
2,501’20
2,543’21
2,578’22
2,530’23
2,448’24
About steady.
Students
White 67%Hispanic 17%Asian 6%Two or more races 5%Black 5%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
5 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.