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Ridgefield School District

Connecticut · Public School District
9
Schools
4,465
Students
$28,099
Per-Pupil Spend
+96% nat'l
6.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-46pp vs nat'l
99.5%
Graduation Rate
+13.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Ridgefield School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 4,465 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 99.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,099 is above average for a US public school district. Only 7% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (9)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Ridge Middle School06–08495
Scotts Ridge Middle School06–08525
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ridgefield High School09–121,474
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,099+96% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
14%
83%
State
14.5%
Local (property tax)
83.0%
Federal
2.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (83%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
4,465
Students
7%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate99.5%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
99.5% graduation rate — 13.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $28,099 per pupil — 96% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 7% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District has 9 public schools, serving a total of 4,465 students.
What is the graduation rate for Ridgefield School District?
The graduation rate is 99.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Ridgefield School District spend per student?
Ridgefield School District spends $28,099 per pupil — 96% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Ridgefield School District?
7% of students in Ridgefield School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Ridgefield School District?
No, Ridgefield School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Ridgefield School District serve?
Ridgefield School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Ridgefield School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Ridgefield School District is 38/100. 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.