School district or education agency · NCES 0900060

Ansonia School District

Ansonia, CT

District overview See comparisons

Students2,397

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools4

operational schools · 2023–24

Students2,397

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$21,321

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictCTUnited States

Academic standing2025

24th percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 24 percentile points lower than the state figure and 21 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

21.2%19.3%27.8%

This district is 1.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 6.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$24,360$28,098$19,509

This district is $3,738 per student lower than the state figure and $4,851 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$21,321$23,867$15,859

This district is $2,546 per student lower than the state figure and $5,462 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$545$1,665$1,964

This district is $1,120 per student lower than the state figure and $1,419 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$545$387$336

This district is $158 per student higher than the state figure and $209 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$4,384$4,845$1,793

This district is $461 per student lower than the state figure and $2,591 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$10,792$12,787$8,742

This district is $1,995 per student lower than the state figure and $2,050 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$5,783$6,942$3,769

This district is $1,159 per student lower than the state figure and $2,014 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$0$5,172$11,715

This district is $5,172 per student lower than the state figure and $11,715 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$0$615$869

This district is $615 per student lower than the state figure and $869 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

15:112:115:1

This district is 3.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

400:1320:1376:1

This district is 80 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 24 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

168.9197.8138.9

This district is 28.9 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 30.0 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

27.534.118.5

This district is 6.6 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 9.0 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.72.10.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.8 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.8%99.0%

This district is 0.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.1%1.3%2.6%

This district is 0.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

5.0%3.8%2.9%

This district is 1.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

5.7%9.3%12.0%

This district is 3.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

16.3%15.5%14.0%

This district is 0.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

4.6%6.9%3.9%

This district is 2.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%98.9%95.8%

This district is 1.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+8.8%+3.1%+0.5%

This district is 5.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 8.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

69.4%39.9%50.6%

This district is 29.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 18.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

6.0%3.4%4.5%

This district is 2.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

6.7%8.4%9.0%

This district is 1.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

8.9%4.1%6.7%

This district is 4.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

24.4%12.5%14.4%

This district is 11.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 10.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K120 students

5.0%

Kindergarten–grade 51,053 students

43.9%

Grades 6–8574 students

23.9%

Grades 9–12650 students

27.1%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten120

Kindergarten156

Grade 1176

Grade 2175

Grade 3190

Grade 4177

Grade 5179

Grade 6184

Grade 7194

Grade 8196

Grade 9163

Grade 10169

Grade 11172

Grade 12146

Students by race and ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino1,143 (47.7%)

White557 (23.2%)

Black or African American508 (21.2%)

Two or more races131 (5.5%)

Asian48 (2.0%)

American Indian or Alaska Native6 (0.3%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

120Students enrolled in pre-K

4Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

30.0:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District5.0%

CT3.8%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

404.9All district staff, full-time equivalent

164.2Teachers, full-time equivalent

6School counselors, full-time equivalent

4School psychologists, full-time equivalent

66Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

1Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

8School administrators, full-time equivalent

26Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers4 FTE

Kindergarten teachers8.6 FTE

Elementary teachers94.4 FTE

Secondary teachers57.2 FTE

Elementary school counselors3 FTE

Secondary school counselors3 FTE

Instructional coordinators22.8 FTE

District administrators12 FTE

District administrative support6 FTE

School administrative support10 FTE

Library and media support1 FTE

Other support staff77.9 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

141Total completers

141Regular diplomas

7Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

CT99.8%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.1%

CT1.3%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

5.7%Students learning English124 students · 5 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.7%

CT9.3%

U.S.12.0%

16.3%Students receiving IDEA special-education services358 students · 6 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District16.3%

CT15.5%

U.S.14.0%

4.6%Students with Section 504 plans101 students · 5 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.6%

CT6.9%

U.S.3.9%

1.5%English learners also receiving IDEA services32 students · 6 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.5%

CT1.8%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

94Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

CT98.9%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

2,906children ages 5 to 17

710estimated to live in families below the poverty line

24.4%about 1 in 4 school-age children

District24.4%

CT12.5%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in CT receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Killingly School DistrictDayville, CT2,423 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Waterford School DistrictWaterford, CT2,341 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Ledyard School DistrictGales Ferry, CT2,445 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Madison School DistrictMadison, CT2,434 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →East Lyme School DistrictEast Lyme, CT2,506 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged721 assessments

33 out of 100

White students393 assessments

30 out of 100

Fem1,067 assessments

26 out of 100

Hispanic students1,142 assessments

24 out of 100

Mal1,186 assessments

23 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students1,532 assessments

21 out of 100

Black students423 assessments

20 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1High schools

1Middle schools

2Elementary schools

4Suburb setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

14.8%Federal

51.8%State

33.4%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$21,321Total current spending per student

$13,794Instruction per student

$6,493Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$8.4MFederal revenue14.8% of total revenue

$29.4MState revenue51.8% of total revenue

$19MLocal revenue33.4% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$13,794Instructionper student

$6,493Student and instructional supportper student

$4,384Special educationper student

$1,554Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,293Student transportationper student

$870Food servicesper student

$100Technologyper student

People costs

$25.2MSalaries$10,792 per student

$13.5MEmployee benefits$5,783 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$1.3MEquipmentFY 2023

$1.3MCapital outlay$545 per student

$0Constructionincluded in capital outlay

$0Debt outstanding at year end$0 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$0Debt principal retiredFY 2023

$0Interest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$1.1MTitle I$479 per student

$773KIDEA special education$331 per student

$81KCareer and technical education$35 per student

$2.2MChild nutrition$937 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$20,353

FY 2023$21,321

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$811

FY 2023$545

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$0

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2133.6%

712 of 2,119 students

2021–2224%

506 of 2,104 students

2022–2321.2%

456 of 2,150 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0.8Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE4 reporting schools

3.8Security staff FTE4 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs4 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

123Out-of-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →176In-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →16Law-enforcement referrals4 reporting schoolsSee schools →16School-related arrests4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi4 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber4 reporting schools

0Student devices reported4 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?21.2% chronically absent2022–23 · 2,150 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?7 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$21,321current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?400:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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