Capitol Region Education Council School District
School District · Hartford, Connecticut
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,950
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,950
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Capitol Region Education Council?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Capitol Region Education Council as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary
Rocky Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ana Grace Academy of the Arts
Bloomfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Academy of International Studies 6-12
Bloomfield · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#128 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,950
+$4,945 vs Connecticut median
District size
8,916 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Capitol Region Education Council ranks #128 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Capitol Region Education Council's schools with real test data average 4.3/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary (7.4/10), Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (5.9/10), and Academy of International Studies 6-12 (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 46% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Capitol Region Education Council schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Capitol Region Education Council
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Ana Grace Academy of the Arts | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Academy of International Studies 6-12 | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Academy of Computer Science and Engineering | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Academy of Aerospace and Engineering | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Discovery Academy | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Academy of International Studies Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Academy of Science and Innovation | 3.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Museum Academy | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Capitol Region Education Council
Capitol Region Education Council is a Hartford, Connecticut school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 8,916 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $29,950 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Capitol Region Education Council demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Capitol Region Education Council students show an average math proficiency of 42.4% and ELA proficiency of 52.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Capitol Region Education Council, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Capitol Region Education Council with test data.
Schools in Capitol Region Education Council
15 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Hartford
- Total Enrollment
- 8,916
- Teachers (FTE)
- 792
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Capitol Region Education Council?
Capitol Region Education Council has 15 schools in total — 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Capitol Region Education Council?
The average composite rating for Capitol Region Education Council is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Capitol Region Education Council?
Capitol Region Education Council spends $29,950 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Capitol Region Education Council?
The average student-teacher ratio in Capitol Region Education Council is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Capitol Region Education Council?
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary is the highest-rated school in Capitol Region Education Council with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Capitol Region Education Council?
Across schools in Capitol Region Education Council with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Capitol Region Education Council compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Capitol Region Education Council has an average school rating of 4.3/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.5%
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Compare Capitol Region Education Council with neighboring districts in the state.
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- New Haven School District (37)
- Bridgeport School District (36)
- Waterbury School District (29)
- Norwalk School District (22)
- Stamford School District (21)
- Danbury School District (19)
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (17)
- Fairfield School District (16)
- West Hartford School District (16)
- Greenwich School District (15)
- New Britain School District (14)
- Bristol School District (13)
- Meriden School District (13)
- Milford School District (13)
- Southington School District (13)
- Stratford School District (13)
- East Hartford School District (12)
- Wallingford School District (12)
- Hamden School District (10)
- Manchester School District (10)
- Middletown School District (10)
- Naugatuck School District (9)
- Norwich School District (9)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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