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2 schools in Redding School District

Connecticut · 852 students · 1 city

Redding School District runs 2 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment near 852 (1 elementary and 1 middle).

4-year change in Redding School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
852
+48 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Redding School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn ConnecticutIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
852#117 of 132#7,539 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#127 of 132N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.2:1#19 of 131#522 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
9.0%#123 of 132#7,975 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Redding School District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 913 to 852 students (down 7%) and from 84 to 84 full-time teachers (unchanged), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Redding Elementary SchoolReddingElementaryPK-04471
John Read Middle SchoolReddingMiddle05-08381

About Redding School District

Across 2 schools, Redding School District instructs about 852 students in Connecticut. By footprint it is a sparse district.

In terms of grade levels, Redding School District consists of 1 elementary and 1 middle.

Average enrollment per school in Redding School District is about 426, lower than the Connecticut average of roughly 489.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 6%: 804 students in SY 2020-21 versus 852 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Redding School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Redding School District run?
Redding School District has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 852 students in Connecticut.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Redding School District?
Redding School District includes 1 elementary school and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Redding School District?
Redding Elementary School is the largest public school in Redding School District by enrollment, with approximately 471 students.
What grade levels does Redding School District serve?
Redding School District serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 2 schools.