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East Hartford School District

Connecticut · Public School District
12
Schools
5,808
Students
$28,287
Per-Pupil Spend
+97% nat'l
66.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

East Hartford School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 5,808 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,287 is above average for a US public school district. 67% 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 38/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Hartford Middle School06–08890
Sunset Ridge Middle School06–08338
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Connecticut IB Academy09–12176
East Hartford High School09–121,698
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,287+97% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
36%
State
53.4%
Local (property tax)
36.0%
Federal
10.6%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (36%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
5,808
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $28,287 per pupil — 97% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
67% 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 East Hartford School District?
East Hartford School District has 12 public schools, serving a total of 5,808 students.
What is the graduation rate for East Hartford School District?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does East Hartford School District spend per student?
East Hartford School District spends $28,287 per pupil — 97% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in East Hartford School District?
67% of students in East Hartford School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in East Hartford School District?
No, East Hartford School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does East Hartford School District serve?
East Hartford School District serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for East Hartford School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in East Hartford School District is 38/100. 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.