Sprague, CT town hall & government
Sprague spent $14.3 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $5,011 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Sprague's government.
Where Sprague's money goes
Sprague runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Connecticut towns.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 50%
- From the state 34%
- Interest, fines & other 6%
- Fees & charges 5%
- Utility sales 3%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From the federal government <1%
Who works for Sprague
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Sprague School District
Sprague's elementary school district. The schools are run by Sprague, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Connecticut districts overall: 58% local, 35% state, 8% federal
- Local 48%
- State 41%
- Federal 11%
Of the $21,505 per pupil, $12,423 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Sprague kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Sprague pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Sprague's government
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.