The number of students reported homeless in the 2025-26 school year was highest in cities

The state Department of Education reported that there were just over 4,800 students experiencing homelessness in the 2025-26 school year. Experts say the number has risen. Click on the button below to see data for elementary school districts:

Elementary School Districts

This map shows the number of students experiencing homelessness by unified school district.

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The data is suppressed for school districts with small numbers of students experiencing homelessness.

Chart: Ginny Monk / CT MirrorSource: Connecticut Department of EducationGet the data