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Capitol Region Education Council

Connecticut · Public School District
15
Schools
8,630
Students
$29,818
Per-Pupil Spend
+108% nat'l
66.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
93.8%
Graduation Rate
+7.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Capitol Region Education Council is a public school district in Connecticut serving 8,630 students across 15 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $29,818 is above average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo06–08642
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,818+108% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
34%
State
53.9%
Local (property tax)
34.3%
Federal
11.8%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (34%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
8,630
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$30K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.8%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.8% graduation rate — 7.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $29,818 per pupil — 108% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Capitol Region Education Council?
Capitol Region Education Council has 15 public schools, serving a total of 8,630 students.
What is the graduation rate for Capitol Region Education Council?
The graduation rate is 93.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Capitol Region Education Council spend per student?
Capitol Region Education Council spends $29,818 per pupil — 108% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Capitol Region Education Council?
66% of students in Capitol Region Education Council qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Capitol Region Education Council?
No, Capitol Region Education Council does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Capitol Region Education Council serve?
Capitol Region Education Council serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Capitol Region Education Council?
The median opportunity score across schools in Capitol Region Education Council is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.