Westport School District

The Westport School District is located in Westport, CT and includes 9 schools that serve 5,765 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Westport School District spends $17,697 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Westport School District has 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CT state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Westport School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

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