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Wethersfield School District

Connecticut · Public School District
7
Schools
3,562
Students
$24,178
Per-Pupil Spend
+69% nat'l
28.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Wethersfield School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 3,562 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,178 is above average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alfred W. Hanmer SchoolPK–06324
Charles Wright SchoolPK–06273
Emerson-Williams SchoolPK–06434
Highcrest SchoolKG–06476
Samuel B. Webb Elementary SchoolPK–06330
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Silas Deane Middle School07–08574
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Wethersfield High School09–121,151
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,178+69% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
29%
65%
State
29.4%
Local (property tax)
64.6%
Federal
6.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,562
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $24,178 per pupil — 69% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wethersfield School District?
Wethersfield School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,562 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wethersfield School District?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wethersfield School District spend per student?
Wethersfield School District spends $24,178 per pupil — 69% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wethersfield School District?
28% of students in Wethersfield School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wethersfield School District?
No, Wethersfield School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Wethersfield School District serve?
Wethersfield School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wethersfield School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wethersfield School District is 53/100. 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.