Norwalk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 11,405 students in Norwalk School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Norwalk School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Norwalk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.67
# American Indian Students
12 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
446 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,322 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
30%
# Black Students
1,570 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
14%
12%
# White Students
2,650 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
23%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
387 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
290
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
792
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
798
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
747
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
818
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
809
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
823
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
737
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
819
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
887
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
999
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,018
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
974
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
894
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,261 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,249 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Norwalk School District?
Norwalk School District manages 22 public schools serving 11,405 students.
What is the rank of Norwalk School District?
Norwalk School District is ranked #154 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk School District?
56% of Norwalk School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwalk School District?
Norwalk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Norwalk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,249 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 22 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 11,405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
