New Canaan School District
- 39 LOCUST AVE
- NEW CANAAN, CT 06840
- (203) 594-4000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 93.1% | 82.2% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 2.8% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $17,806 | $14,642 |
| Students Per Teacher | 10.9 | 11.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,089 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 376 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,089 | 10.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 49 |
| Kindergarten Students | 258 |
| 1st Grade Students | 330 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 318 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 294 |
| 4th Grade Students | 323 |
| 5th Grade Students | 308 |
| 6th Grade Students | 281 |
| 7th Grade Students | 294 |
| 8th Grade Students | 335 |
| 9th Grade Students | 352 |
| 10th Grade Students | 334 |
| 11th Grade Students | 308 |
| 12th Grade Students | 293 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 132 |
| Hispanic | 94 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 42 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,802 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,028 |
| Female | 2,049 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 376 | 10.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 1 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 239 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 110 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 12 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 119 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 12 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 10 |
| Elementary | 6 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 7 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 165 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 29 |
| School Administrators | 4 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 9 |
| Student Support Services | 10 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 104 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $77,991,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $65,949,000 | 84.6% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $65,928,000 | 84.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $21,000 | 0.03% |
| Total State Revenues | $11,007,000 | 14.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $511,000 | 0.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,012,000 | 2.6% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $2,652,000 | 3.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Other Programs | $191,000 | 0.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $5,640,000 | 7.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,035,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $964,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $40,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $7,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $23,000 | 0.03% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $73,290,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $42,725,000 | 58.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $29,473,000 | 40.2% |
| Student Support | $6,375,000 | 8.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,348,000 | 1.7% |
| General Administration Support | $1,909,000 | 2.4% |
| School Administration Support | $5,246,000 | 6.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $7,278,000 | 9.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,897,000 | 5.0% |
| Other Support Services | $3,420,000 | 4.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,092,000 | 1.5% |
| Enterprise Operations | $1,092,000 | 1.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 93.1% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 309 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within New Canaan School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 4,089
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 376
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| EAST SCHOOL | ||||
54 Little Brook Rd
New Canaan, CT Public | KG-4 | 539 | 13.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NEW CANAAN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
11 Farm Rd
New Canaan, CT Public | 9-12 | 1,287 | 13.8 |  Review This School |
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| SAXE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
468 South Ave
New Canaan, CT Public | 5-8 | 1,218 | 11.6 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH SCHOOL | ||||
8 Farm Rd
New Canaan, CT Public | KG-4 | 541 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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| WEST SCHOOL | ||||
769 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT Public | PK-4 | 492 | 11.8 | Review This School |
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