For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,310 students in Stafford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Stafford School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
1,310 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stafford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
31%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
86%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,457 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,912 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,457
$26,157
Spending / Student
$26,912
$25,225
Best Stafford School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stafford High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
145 Orcuttville Rd.
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-4233
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-4233
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Levinthal Run
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-6677
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-6677
Gr: 1-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Levinthal Run
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-2785
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-2785
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
153 West Stafford Rd.
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-3181
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-3181
Gr: PK-K | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stafford School District?
Stafford School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,310 students.
What is the rank of Stafford School District?
Stafford School District is ranked #125 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Stafford School District?
86% of Stafford School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stafford School District?
Stafford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Stafford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,912 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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