New Canaan School District

The New Canaan School District is located in New Canaan, CT and includes 6 schools that serve 4,139 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The New Canaan School District spends $15,500 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 41% on support services, and 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The New Canaan School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CT state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The New Canaan School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the New Canaan School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The New Canaan School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.