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Newington School District

Connecticut · Public School District
7
Schools
3,911
Students
$26,289
Per-Pupil Spend
+83% nat'l
33.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Newington School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 3,911 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,289 is above average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anna Reynolds SchoolKG–04388
Elizabeth Green SchoolPK–04286
John Paterson SchoolPK–04442
Ruth Chaffee SchoolPK–04327
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
John Wallace Middle School05–08586
Martin Kellogg Middle School05–08555
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Newington High School09–121,327
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,289+83% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
64%
State
31.6%
Local (property tax)
63.6%
Federal
4.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (64%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,911
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,289 per pupil — 83% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newington School District?
Newington School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,911 students.
What is the graduation rate for Newington School District?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Newington School District spend per student?
Newington School District spends $26,289 per pupil — 83% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Newington School District?
34% of students in Newington School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Newington School District?
No, Newington School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Newington School District serve?
Newington School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Newington School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Newington School District is 49/100. 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.