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American Schools / State detail

Connecticut

Connecticut spent $23,867 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #4 of 51, above the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$23,867
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#4/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
11.8:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
498,679
$11,902,152,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
8%
State
36%
Local
56%
Biggest districts in Connecticut
  1. Bridgeport School District 19,337 $20,514
  2. New Haven School District 19,150 $22,543
  3. Waterbury School District 18,701 $20,129
  4. Hartford School District 16,774 $26,329
  5. Stamford School District 16,158 $25,199
  6. Danbury School District 12,109 $19,386

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.