C−
Thompson School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves Thompson.
Students
805
Schools
3
Spent per student
$27,025
CT $25,892
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Debt
$5.6M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Thompson School District
- School Grade C−: better than 19% of Connecticut districts
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts below the state
- 10 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 15.6% since 2020
- Debt of $5.6M, about $6,923 per student
Test scores vs. CT
2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 37.4%
Reading / language arts38%
State average 50.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)84%
State average 88.2%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$27,025 per student · 4% above CT
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 41%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 52%State 43%Federal 5%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
954’20
935’21
901’22
866’23
805’24
Down 15.6% since 2020.
Students
White 85%Hispanic 9%Two or more races 4%Asian 1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
3 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.