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Douglas School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Douglas.

Students
1,113
Schools
4
Spent per student
$20,618
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
11:1
The gist

What stands out about Douglas School District

  • School Grade C+: better than 38% of Connecticut districts
  • Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
  • Spends 22% less per student than the MA average
  • 11 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Mashantucket.

PK–52 elementary schoolsLedyard School District
6–8Ledyard Middle SchoolLedyard School District
9–12Ledyard High SchoolLedyard School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency29%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts53%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$20,618 per student · 22% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 40%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 47%State 48%Federal 5%

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

Enrollment over time
1,151’20
1,180’21
1,186’22
1,160’23
1,113’24

Down 3.3% since 2020.

Students
White 87%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 3%Black 1%Asian <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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