School district or education agency · NCES 0903090

Norwalk School District

Norwalk, CT

District overview See comparisons

Students11,520

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools22

operational schools · 2023–24

Students11,520

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$26,420

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

41st percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 7 percentile points lower than the state figure and 4 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

21.1%19.3%27.8%

This district is 1.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$29,214$28,098$19,509

This district is $1,116 per student higher than the state figure and $9,705 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$26,420$23,867$15,859

This district is $2,553 per student higher than the state figure and $10,561 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$220$1,665$1,964

This district is $1,445 per student lower than the state figure and $1,744 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$220$387$336

This district is $167 per student lower than the state figure and $116 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$5,336$4,845$1,793

This district is $491 per student higher than the state figure and $3,543 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$14,100$12,787$8,742

This district is $1,313 per student higher than the state figure and $5,358 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$8,115$6,942$3,769

This district is $1,173 per student higher than the state figure and $4,346 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

$1,082$615$869

This district is $467 per student higher than the state figure and $213 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

13:112:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 2.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

245:1320:1376:1

This district is 75 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 131 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

173.8197.8138.9

This district is 24.0 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 34.9 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

30.434.118.5

This district is 3.7 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 11.9 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.52.10.9

This district is 0.6 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.6 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.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

2.4%3.8%2.9%

This district is 1.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

18.2%9.3%12.0%

This district is 8.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 6.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

13.9%15.5%14.0%

This district is 1.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

4.4%6.9%3.9%

This district is 2.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

94.6%98.9%95.8%

This district is 4.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+1.4%+3.1%+0.5%

This district is 1.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

54.6%39.9%50.6%

This district is 14.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

3.7%3.4%4.5%

This district is 0.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

8.0%8.4%9.0%

This district is 0.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

0.0%4.1%6.7%

This district is 4.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.8%0.9%5.1%

This district is 0.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

14.9%12.5%14.4%

This district is 2.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K277 students

2.4%

Kindergarten–grade 54,768 students

41.4%

Grades 6–82,409 students

20.9%

Grades 9–124,066 students

35.3%

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Pre-Kindergarten277

Kindergarten820

Grade 1814

Grade 2793

Grade 3749

Grade 4798

Grade 5794

Grade 6823

Grade 7747

Grade 8839

Grade 91,022

Grade 10976

Grade 111,009

Grade 121,059

Students by race and ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino6,514 (56.5%)

White2,591 (22.5%)

Black or African American1,543 (13.4%)

Asian424 (3.7%)

Two or more races409 (3.6%)

American Indian or Alaska Native18 (0.2%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander10 (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?

277Students enrolled in pre-K

11Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

25.2:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District2.4%

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?

2,002.2All district staff, full-time equivalent

912.3Teachers, full-time equivalent

47School counselors, full-time equivalent

17School psychologists, full-time equivalent

350.7Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

15Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

52School administrators, full-time equivalent

95.7Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers11 FTE

Kindergarten teachers38 FTE

Elementary teachers512.7 FTE

Secondary teachers350.6 FTE

Elementary school counselors24 FTE

Secondary school counselors23 FTE

Instructional coordinators142.6 FTE

District administrators63.2 FTE

District administrative support10.7 FTE

School administrative support46.6 FTE

Library and media support2.4 FTE

Other support staff246.9 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?

981Total completers

981Regular diplomas

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

CT99.8%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

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.

18.2%Students learning English2,034 students · 20 of 20 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District18.2%

CT9.3%

U.S.12.0%

13.9%Students receiving IDEA special-education services1,553 students · 20 of 20 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District13.9%

CT15.5%

U.S.14.0%

4.4%Students with Section 504 plans489 students · 20 of 20 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.4%

CT6.9%

U.S.3.9%

4.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services449 students · 20 of 20 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.0%

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?

94.6%Teachers reported as certified

263Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District94.6%

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.

12,540children ages 5 to 17

1,870estimated to live in families below the poverty line

14.9%about 1 in 7 school-age children

District14.9%

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.

Connecticut Technical Education and Career SystemHartford, CT11,194 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Danbury School DistrictDanbury, CT12,126 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Yuba City UnifiedYuba City, CA11,461 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Victor Valley Union HighAdelanto, CA11,568 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Fullerton ElementaryFullerton, CA11,439 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Asian students182 assessments

73 out of 100

White students1,903 assessments

69 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged4,459 assessments

52 out of 100

Fem4,659 assessments

41 out of 100

Mal4,802 assessments

41 out of 100

Black students1,264 assessments

32 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students5,002 assessments

32 out of 100

Hispanic students5,550 assessments

31 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?

4High schools

12Elementary schools

4Middle schools

1Prekindergarten schools

21City setting

6Magnet schools

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.

9.6%Federal

21.5%State

68.9%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$26,420Total current spending per student

$16,940Instruction per student

$8,778Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$32.4MFederal revenue9.6% of total revenue

$72.4MState revenue21.5% of total revenue

$231.6MLocal revenue68.9% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$16,940Instructionper student

$8,778Student and instructional supportper student

$5,336Special educationper student

$2,606Building operations and maintenanceper student

$926Student transportationper student

$702Food servicesper student

$186Technologyper student

People costs

$162.4MSalaries$14,100 per student

$93.4MEmployee benefits$8,115 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$2.5MEquipmentFY 2023

$2.5MCapital outlay$220 per student

$0Constructionincluded in capital outlay

$0Debt outstanding at year end$0 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$12.5MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$5MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$6MTitle I$523 per student

$3.7MIDEA special education$325 per student

$235KCareer and technical education$20 per student

$5.9MChild nutrition$516 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$25,610

FY 2023$26,420

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$989

FY 2023$220

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$729

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?

2020–2121.1%

2,379 of 11,283 students

2021–2226.9%

2,988 of 11,093 students

2022–2321.1%

2,346 of 11,115 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

4.2Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE21 reporting schools

12.2Security staff FTE21 reporting schools

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

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I4 reporting schools

Calculus4 reporting schools

Biology4 reporting schools

Chemistry4 reporting schools

Physics4 reporting schools

Computer science4 reporting schools

Advanced Placement4 reporting schools

Dual enrollment4 reporting schools

Gifted programs21 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate4 reporting schools

Athletics4 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?

460Out-of-school suspensions20 reporting schoolsSee schools →435In-school suspensions20 reporting schoolsSee schools →29Law-enforcement referrals20 reporting schoolsSee schools →25School-related arrests20 reporting schoolsSee schools →2Mechanical 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-Fi21 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber21 reporting schools

21Student devices reported21 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?21.1% chronically absent2022–23 · 11,115 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?8 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$26,420current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?245:1 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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