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577,577 students enrolled
- Public503,18987%
- Private62,74111%
- Charter11,6472%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Andover School District Andover | 197 | 1 | 9.7 / 10 |
2 Darien School District Darien | 4,700 | 7 | 9.6 / 10 |
3 Weston School District Weston | 2,197 | 4 | 9.6 / 10 |
4 Wilton School District Wilton | 3,788 | 4 | 9.6 / 10 |
5 Westport School District Westport | 5,387 | 12 | 9.5 / 10 |
6 Woodbridge School District Woodbridge | 848 | 1 | 9.5 / 10 |
7 Ridgefield School District Ridgefield | 4,568 | 12 | 9.4 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Governor, Dept Clash on Gender
Alleged statewide incident in Connecticut
The state's governor contradicted the education department regarding the presence of gender identity instruction in school sex education curricula. This disagreement highlights a conflict within state leadership concerning educational content.
CT Gender Instruction Debate
Alleged statewide incident in Connecticut
The state's education department and governor have conflicting views on whether gender identity is taught in schools. This disagreement highlights a lack of clear, unified policy regarding curriculum content. The public is receiving mixed messages about what is being instructed.
CT Lawmakers Hide Gender Discussions
Alleged statewide incident in Connecticut
Legislators in Connecticut are proposing a bill that would prevent parents from knowing about discussions between school staff and students concerning gender identity and sexual orientation. This initiative aims to restrict transparency regarding sensitive topics taught within the educational environment.
CT lawmakers shield teaching discussions
Alleged statewide incident in Connecticut
Connecticut state representatives introduced legislation to prevent public access to discussions teachers have with students regarding race, gender identity, and sexuality. This bill aims to protect educators from Freedom of Information Act requests concerning these sensitive topics.
Hartford Schools CRT Training
Alleged incident in Hartford School District · Connecticut
A school district spent $445,000 on teacher training for restorative practices. The vendor providing this training was found to embrace Critical Race Theory. This multi-year program aimed to implement these practices throughout the district.