School Funding Disparities in CT

How much a school district spends per pupil does not correlate with the percentage of their students who are considered "high needs" (including students with a disability, English Learners, and students eligible for free or reduced-price meals). In fact, schools with the highest needs often get less funding. Take a look at a sample of school districts from opposite sides of the wealth gap.

Funding Per Student
% "High Needs"
Greenwich
27,093
32
Westport
25,576
17
Madison
24,601
19
Darien
24,553
23
Middletown
23,702
57
Fairfield
23,083
32
New London
22,725
89
Stamford
22,321
65
Hartford
22,167
86
Statewide Average
21,143
55
New Haven
20,451
81
Bridgeport
18,565
92
Waterbury
18,405
88