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Simsbury School District

Connecticut · Public School District
7
Schools
4,054
Students
$26,046
Per-Pupil Spend
+82% nat'l
15.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-37pp vs nat'l
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Simsbury School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 4,054 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,046 is above average for a US public school district. Only 16% 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 45/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central SchoolKG–06394
Latimer Lane SchoolKG–06449
Squadron Line SchoolPK–06723
Tariffville SchoolKG–06259
Tootin' Hills SchoolKG–06392
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Henry James Memorial School07–08620
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Simsbury High School09–121,217
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,046+82% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
73%
State
23.1%
Local (property tax)
72.7%
Federal
4.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (73%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,054
Students
16%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,046 per pupil — 82% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 16% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Simsbury School District?
Simsbury School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,054 students.
What is the graduation rate for Simsbury School District?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Simsbury School District spend per student?
Simsbury School District spends $26,046 per pupil — 82% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Simsbury School District?
16% of students in Simsbury School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Simsbury School District?
No, Simsbury School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Simsbury School District serve?
Simsbury School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Simsbury School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Simsbury School District is 45/100. 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.