Top Rankings
Capitol Region Education Council School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,762 students in Capitol Region Education Council School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Capitol Region Education Council School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
8,762 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
693 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Capitol Region Education Council School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#179 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Graduation Rate
90%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.9%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hispanic
44%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Black
32%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
13%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,578 is higher than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,827 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$329 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
Spending
$270 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$37,578
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
Spending / Student
$30,827
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
Best Capitol Region Education Council School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 Cumberland Avenue
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 296-2090
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 296-2090
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Gardner Way
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 529-1652
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 529-1652
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Oak Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 633-4455
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 633-4455
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
University Of Hartford Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
196 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Academy Of International Studies Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 Chapel Road
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 291-6001
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 291-6001
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Kennedy Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 243-0857
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 243-0857
Gr: 6-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Museum Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 Turkey Hill Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 231-7800
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 231-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Reggio Magnet School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Waterville Road
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 674-8549
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 674-8549
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Broad St.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6100
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Ana Grace Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 Griffin Road North
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 677-0380
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 677-0380
Gr: PK-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Academy Of Science And Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Slater Road
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-0726
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-0726
Gr: 6-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Huyshope Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6300
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 134:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
337 East River Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 290-5320
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 290-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1617 King Street
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-0274
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-0274
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Academy Of International Studies 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1551 Blue Hills Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 242-7834
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 242-7834
Gr: 6-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
123 Progress Drive
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 240-6615
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 240-6615
Gr: PK | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Capitol Region Education Council School District?
Capitol Region Education Council School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,762 students.
What is the rank of Capitol Region Education Council School District?
Capitol Region Education Council School District is ranked #177 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Capitol Region Education Council School District?
44% of Capitol Region Education Council School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Capitol Region Education Council School District?
Capitol Region Education Council School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Capitol Region Education Council School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,827 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
