Colchester School District

127 Norwich Avenue
Colchester, CT 06415
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,209 students in Colchester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Colchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
2,209 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Colchester School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CT)
#70 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Colchester   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colchester   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colchester   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Colchester   School District and public school graduation rate of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
179 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
29%
# Black Students
30 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
1,837 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
83%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
115 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
97
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
199
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
156
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
173
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,254 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$12,920 MM
This chart display total revenue of Colchester   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$51 MM
$12,459 MM
This chart display total spending of Colchester   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,966
$25,998
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Colchester   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,254
$25,071
This chart display average spending per public school student in Colchester   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Colchester School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William J. Johnston Middle School
Math: 60% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
Math: 57% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Grades: 3-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Bacon Academy
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 696 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-0717
Grades: PK-2
| 599 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Colchester School District?
Colchester School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,209 students.
What is the rank of Colchester School District?
Colchester School District is ranked #69 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester School District?
83% of Colchester School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colchester School District?
Colchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Colchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,254 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 91% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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