Stamford School District

The Stamford School District is located in Stamford, CT and includes 21 schools that serve 15,045 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Stamford School District spends $15,461 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Stamford School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CT state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Stamford School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Stamford School District, 10% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Stamford School District serves 15% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.