Capitol Region Education Council

Capitol Region Education Council serves approximately 9,091 students across 17 schools in Connecticut's Capitol Planning Region suburban area. The district experienced a 4.2% enrollment increase from the prior year, indicating growing demand for its educational services. Its school configuration includes 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 5 high schools.

Academically, the district's performance falls notably below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 22.5% compared to Connecticut's 50.1% state average, while reading proficiency reaches 29.8% against a state average of 55.5%. The graduation rate of 90.5% essentially aligns with the state average of 90.6%, though chronic absenteeism at 27.5% represents a significant concern for student engagement.

The district serves a notably high proportion of economically disadvantaged students at 63.2%, substantially exceeding typical district demographics. Additionally, 22.7% of students receive special education services, and 10.1% are identified as English learners, reflecting substantial demographic complexity.

Per-pupil spending of $30,781 exceeds the state average of $23,232 by approximately 32%, indicating above-average resource allocation. However, the teacher count listed as zero appears to be a data reporting issue requiring clarification. The combination of elevated spending alongside below-average academic outcomes and high chronic absenteeism suggests the district faces significant challenges in translating resources into measurable student achievement and attendance improvements.