Top Rankings
North Stonington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 767 students in North Stonington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in North Stonington School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
767 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
North Stonington School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 200 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.66
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
29%
# Black Students
16 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
679 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
88%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
56
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
53
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
51
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
54
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,004 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,450 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,004
$25,998
Spending / Student
$27,450
$25,071
Best North Stonington School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
Grades: 7-12
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
North Stonington Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-2805
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-2805
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Stonington School District?
North Stonington School District manages 2 public schools serving 767 students.
What is the rank of North Stonington School District?
North Stonington School District is ranked #41 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Stonington School District?
88% of North Stonington School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Stonington School District?
North Stonington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is North Stonington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,450 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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