Danbury School District

The Danbury School District is located in Danbury, CT and includes 18 schools that serve 10,041 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Danbury School District spends $12,903 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 69% on instruction, 28% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Danbury School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CT state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Danbury School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Danbury School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Danbury School District serves 19% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.