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Danbury School District

Connecticut · Public School District
19
Schools
11,994
Students
$20,442
Per-Pupil Spend
+42% nat'l
48.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
83.0%
Graduation Rate
-3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Danbury School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 11,994 students across 19 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,442 is above average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Broadview Middle School06–081,026
Rogers Park Middle School06–08950
Westside Middle School Academy06–08744
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Danbury High School09–123,590
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DPS Early Childhood CenterPK–PK68
DPS Early Childhood Center at GranvillePK–PK172
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,442+42% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
52%
State
33.3%
Local (property tax)
52.2%
Federal
14.6%

Funding is shared between state (33%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
11,994
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,442 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Danbury School District?
Danbury School District has 19 public schools, serving a total of 11,994 students.
What is the graduation rate for Danbury School District?
The graduation rate is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Danbury School District spend per student?
Danbury School District spends $20,442 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Danbury School District?
48% of students in Danbury School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Danbury School District?
No, Danbury School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Danbury School District serve?
Danbury School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Danbury School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Danbury School District is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.