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Stamford School District

Connecticut · Public School District
21
Schools
15,640
Students
$26,804
Per-Pupil Spend
+87% nat'l
52.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
88.8%
Graduation Rate
+2.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Stamford School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 15,640 students across 21 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,804 is above average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (21)
Elementary Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Davenport Ridge SchoolKG–05659
Hart SchoolKG–05551
Julia A. Stark SchoolKG–05593
K. T. Murphy SchoolKG–05394
Newfield SchoolKG–05525
Northeast SchoolKG–05495
Rogers International SchoolKG–08765
Roxbury SchoolKG–05562
Springdale SchoolKG–05581
Stillmeadow SchoolKG–05621
Strawberry Hill an ext. of Rogers InternationalKG–07716
Toquam Magnet SchoolKG–05533
Westover SchoolKG–05532
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cloonan School06–08576
Dolan School06–08611
Rippowam Middle School06–08725
Scofield Middle School06–08584
Turn of River School06–08662
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Stamford High School09–122,048
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering09–12642
Westhill High School09–122,265
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,804+87% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
70%
State
22.6%
Local (property tax)
69.7%
Federal
7.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (70%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
21
Schools
15,640
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.8%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $26,804 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 21 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Stamford School District?
Stamford School District has 21 public schools, serving a total of 15,640 students.
What is the graduation rate for Stamford School District?
The graduation rate is 88.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Stamford School District spend per student?
Stamford School District spends $26,804 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Stamford School District?
53% of students in Stamford School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Stamford School District?
No, Stamford School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Stamford School District serve?
Stamford School District serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Stamford School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Stamford School District is 49/100. 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.