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4 schools in Stonington School District

Connecticut · 1,680 students · 2 cities

Public K-12 schools in Stonington School District number 4, teaching approximately 1,680 Connecticut students (an average of 420 per school).

4-year change in Stonington School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,680
-192 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Stonington School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn ConnecticutIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,680#87 of 132#5,034 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#100 of 132N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.0:1#16 of 131#435 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
25.5%#78 of 132#7,022 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
28.6%#100 of 110#4,956 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 Stonington School District

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,612 to 1,680 students (up 4%) and from 131 to 167 full-time teachers (up 27%), 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
Stonington High SchoolPawcatuckHigh09-12543
Deans Mill SchoolStoningtonElementaryPK-05429
Stonington Middle SchoolPawcatuckMiddle06-08366
West Vine Street SchoolPawcatuckElementaryPK-05342

About Stonington School District

Stonington School District operates 4 public schools across Connecticut, collectively hosting roughly 1,680 students.

For a sense of the school types, Stonington School District covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Stonington School District is about 420, lower than the Connecticut average of roughly 489.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Stonington School District has shrank 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,872 students to 1,680.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Stonington School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Stonington School District run?
Stonington School District has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,680 students in Connecticut.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Stonington School District?
Stonington School District includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Stonington School District?
Stonington High School is the largest public school in Stonington School District by enrollment, with approximately 543 students.
What grade levels does Stonington School District serve?
Stonington School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does Stonington School District serve?
Stonington School District operates schools in Pawcatuck, Stonington across Connecticut.