C−
Petersham School District
Public school districtGrades K–6
Serves Petersham.
Students
142
Schools
1
Spent per student
$20,895
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
11:1
What stands out about Petersham School District
- School Grade C−: better than 22% of Connecticut districts
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Spends 21% less per student than the MA average
- 11 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 15.4% since 2020
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
2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate 92% at Ledyard School District, which runs the high school (state 88.2%) · class of 2020.
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$20,895 per student · 21% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 55%Support & administration 45%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 49%State 38%Federal 13%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
123’20
113’21
126’22
133’23
142’24
Up 15.4% since 2020.
Students
White 87%Hispanic 8%Black 2%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.