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Regional School District 15

Connecticut · Public School District
7
Schools
3,431
Students
$26,134
Per-Pupil Spend
+82% nat'l
13.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Regional School District 15 is a public school district in Connecticut serving 3,431 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,134 is above average for a US public school district. Only 13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gainfield Elementary SchoolPK–05351
Long Meadow Elementary SchoolPK–05515
Middlebury Elementary SchoolKG–05319
Pomperaug SchoolPK–05415
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Memorial Middle School06–08408
Rochambeau Middle School06–08384
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pomperaug Regional High School09–121,039
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,134+82% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
76%
State
21.0%
Local (property tax)
75.8%
Federal
3.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (76%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,431
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,134 per pupil — 82% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Regional School District 15?
Regional School District 15 has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,431 students.
What is the graduation rate for Regional School District 15?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Regional School District 15 spend per student?
Regional School District 15 spends $26,134 per pupil — 82% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Regional School District 15?
13% of students in Regional School District 15 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Regional School District 15?
No, Regional School District 15 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Regional School District 15 serve?
Regional School District 15 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Regional School District 15?
The median opportunity score across schools in Regional School District 15 is 48/100. 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.