B−
North Canaan School District
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves North Canaan.
Students
245
Schools
1
Spent per student
$30,730
CT $25,892
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
45%
What stands out about North Canaan School District
- School Grade B−: better than 48% of Connecticut districts
- Reading / language arts 7 pts above the state
- Spends 19% more per student than the CT average
- 8 students per teacher
Test scores vs. CT
2020–21Math proficiency42%
State average 37.4%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 50.1%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$30,730 per student · 19% above CT
Spending
Classroom instruction 67%Support & administration 28%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 55%State 39%Federal 6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
248’20
234’21
238’22
244’23
245’24
About steady.
Students
White 76%Hispanic 19%Black 4%Two or more races 2%
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.