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21 schools in Stamford School District

Connecticut · 15,483 students · 1 city

Across the district, Stamford School District runs 21 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 15,483 Connecticut students (about 737 per school).

4-year change in Stamford School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
15,483
-340 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
21
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Stamford School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn ConnecticutIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
15,483#5 of 132#538 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
21#6 of 132N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.9:1#110 of 131#3,052 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
54.5%#29 of 132#3,528 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
62.7%#26 of 110#1,316 of 6,853
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 Stamford School District

Since 2017-18, the 21 district schools that reported both years went from 15,521 to 15,483 students (unchanged) and from 1,285 to 1,205 full-time teachers (down 6%), 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.

About Stamford School District

Stamford School District operates 21 public schools across Connecticut, collectively educateing roughly 15,483 students.

On the school-mix side, Stamford School District consists of 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools.

On a per-school basis, Stamford School District runs about 737 students per school, 51% meaningfully above the state mean of roughly 489.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 15,483 students, remained close to its prior level from the 15,823 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for Stamford School District discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Stamford School District?
Stamford School District operates 21 public K-12 schools in Connecticut, serving approximately 15,483 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Stamford School District?
Stamford School District includes 13 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
What is the largest school in Stamford School District?
Westhill High School is the largest public school in Stamford School District by enrollment, with approximately 2,224 students.
What grade levels does Stamford School District serve?
Stamford School District serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 21 schools.