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Farmington School District

Connecticut · Public School District
7
Schools
4,024
Students
$24,729
Per-Pupil Spend
+72% nat'l
16.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-36pp vs nat'l
99.5%
Graduation Rate
+13.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Farmington School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 4,024 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 99.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,729 is above average for a US public school district. Only 16% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Farms SchoolKG–04468
Noah Wallace SchoolKG–04318
Union SchoolKG–04318
West District SchoolKG–04391
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Irving A. Robbins Middle School07–08625
West Woods Upper Elementary School05–06641
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Farmington High School09–121,263
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,729+72% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
16%
80%
State
16.0%
Local (property tax)
79.5%
Federal
4.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (80%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,024
Students
16%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate99.5%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
99.5% graduation rate — 13.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $24,729 per pupil — 72% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 16% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Farmington School District?
Farmington School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,024 students.
What is the graduation rate for Farmington School District?
The graduation rate is 99.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Farmington School District spend per student?
Farmington School District spends $24,729 per pupil — 72% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Farmington School District?
16% of students in Farmington School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Farmington School District?
No, Farmington School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Farmington School District serve?
Farmington School District serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Farmington School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Farmington School District is 43/100. 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.