School district or education agency · NCES 0902910

Newtown School District

Newtown, CT

District overview See comparisons

Students3,951

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools7

operational schools · 2023–24

Students3,951

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$24,631

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

71st percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 23 percentile points higher than the state figure and 26 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

9.9%19.3%27.8%

This district is 9.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 17.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$29,272$28,098$19,509

This district is $1,174 per student higher than the state figure and $9,763 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$24,631$23,867$15,859

This district is $764 per student higher than the state figure and $8,772 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$2,418$1,665$1,964

This district is $753 per student higher than the state figure and $454 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$235$387$336

This district is $152 per student lower than the state figure and $101 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$4,817$4,845$1,793

This district is $28 per student lower than the state figure and $3,024 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$14,032$12,787$8,742

This district is $1,245 per student higher than the state figure and $5,290 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$6,773$6,942$3,769

This district is $169 per student lower than the state figure and $3,004 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$6,196$5,172$11,715

This district is $1,024 per student higher than the state figure and $5,519 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$667$615$869

This district is $52 per student higher than the state figure and $202 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

11:112:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 4.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

212:1320:1376:1

This district is 108 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 164 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

208.5197.8138.9

This district is 10.7 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 69.6 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

29.234.118.5

This district is 4.9 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 10.7 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

2.82.10.9

This district is 0.7 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 1.9 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

0.3%1.3%2.6%

This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

1.4%3.8%2.9%

This district is 2.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

1.1%9.3%12.0%

This district is 8.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

14.5%15.5%14.0%

This district is 1.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

14.2%6.9%3.9%

This district is 7.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 10.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

99.7%98.9%95.8%

This district is 0.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+0.5%+3.1%+0.5%

This district is 2.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

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

12.7%39.9%50.6%

This district is 27.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 37.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

0.5%3.4%4.5%

This district is 2.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

2.1%8.4%9.0%

This district is 6.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

1.1%4.1%6.7%

This district is 3.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.2%0.9%5.1%

This district is 0.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

3.8%12.5%14.4%

This district is 8.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K57 students

1.4%

Kindergarten–grade 51,680 students

42.5%

Grades 6–8913 students

23.1%

Grades 9–121,301 students

32.9%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten57

Kindergarten275

Grade 1245

Grade 2304

Grade 3287

Grade 4280

Grade 5289

Grade 6294

Grade 7293

Grade 8326

Grade 9298

Grade 10301

Grade 11346

Grade 12356

Students by race and ethnicity

White3,162 (80.0%)

Hispanic/Latino533 (13.5%)

Black or African American93 (2.4%)

Asian88 (2.2%)

Two or more races65 (1.6%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander5 (0.1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native3 (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?

57Students enrolled in pre-K

4Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

14.3:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District1.4%

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?

823.8All district staff, full-time equivalent

345.7Teachers, full-time equivalent

18.6School counselors, full-time equivalent

11School psychologists, full-time equivalent

115.5Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

7.8Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

13School administrators, full-time equivalent

34.8Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers4 FTE

Kindergarten teachers17.8 FTE

Elementary teachers198.8 FTE

Secondary teachers125.1 FTE

Elementary school counselors10 FTE

Secondary school counselors8.6 FTE

Instructional coordinators30 FTE

District administrators20.7 FTE

District administrative support10.6 FTE

School administrative support31.5 FTE

Library and media support5.3 FTE

Other support staff179.3 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?

337Total completers

337Regular diplomas

4Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

CT99.8%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.3%

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.

1.1%Students learning English43 students · 7 of 8 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.1%

CT9.3%

U.S.12.0%

14.5%Students receiving IDEA special-education services574 students · 8 of 8 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District14.5%

CT15.5%

U.S.14.0%

14.2%Students with Section 504 plans561 students · 7 of 8 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District14.2%

CT6.9%

U.S.3.9%

0.3%English learners also receiving IDEA services10 students · 8 of 8 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.3%

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?

99.7%Teachers reported as certified

68Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District99.7%

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.

4,764children ages 5 to 17

181estimated to live in families below the poverty line

3.8%about 1 in 26 school-age children

District3.8%

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.

Wilton School DistrictWilton, CT3,809 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →New Canaan School DistrictNew Canaan, CT4,109 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Newington School DistrictNewington, CT3,893 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Simsbury School DistrictSimsbury, CT4,165 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Groton School DistrictGroton, CT4,099 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged2,705 assessments

75 out of 100

White students2,759 assessments

74 out of 100

Mal1,781 assessments

72 out of 100

Fem1,744 assessments

71 out of 100

Hispanic students405 assessments

60 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students525 assessments

52 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?

4Elementary schools

1High schools

2Middle schools

5Suburb setting

2Rural 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.

3.4%Federal

18.1%State

78.5%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$24,631Total current spending per student

$13,295Instruction per student

$10,416Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$3.9MFederal revenue3.4% of total revenue

$21.2MState revenue18.1% of total revenue

$92MLocal revenue78.5% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$13,295Instructionper student

$10,416Student and instructional supportper student

$4,817Special educationper student

$2,861Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,302Student transportationper student

$584Food servicesper student

$135Technologyper student

People costs

$56.2MSalaries$14,032 per student

$27.1MEmployee benefits$6,773 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$940KEquipmentFY 2023

$9.7MCapital outlay$2,418 per student

$8.7MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$24.8MDebt outstanding at year end$6,196 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$2.7MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$925KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$179KTitle I$45 per student

$1.1MIDEA special education$266 per student

$78KCareer and technical education$19 per student

$1.7MChild nutrition$425 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$23,957

FY 2023$24,631

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$534

FY 2023$2,418

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$6,818

FY 2023$6,196

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?

2020–215.5%

216 of 3,936 students

2021–2210.3%

405 of 3,931 students

2022–239.9%

384 of 3,877 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE7 reporting schools

18Security staff FTE7 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 programs7 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?

27Out-of-school suspensions7 reporting schoolsSee schools →91In-school suspensions7 reporting schoolsSee schools →7Law-enforcement referrals7 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests7 reporting schoolsSee schools →2Physical restraint1 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-Fi7 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber7 reporting schools

2Student devices reported7 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports7 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon7 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon7 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon7 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon7 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents7 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon7 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon7 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents7 reporting schoolsSee 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?9.9% chronically absent2022–23 · 3,877 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?About the sameCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?6 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$24,631current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?212:1 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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