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4.5 avg / 10

Capitol Region Education Council School District

School District · Hartford, Connecticut

Students: 8,916
Teachers (FTE): 792

Avg Rating

4.5

out of 10

Schools

15

9 elem, 1 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$29,950

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.3:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#128 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.8

below Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$29,950

+$4,945 vs Connecticut median

District size

8,916 students

Much larger than Connecticut median

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 4.5/10, Capitol Region Education Council demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Academy of Aerospace and Engineering, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Capitol Region Education Council students show an average math proficiency of 24.2% and ELA proficiency of 37.4%.

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

Math Proficiency 24.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.4%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Capitol Region Education Council with test data.

District Details

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 4.5/10. 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 is the highest-rated school in Capitol Region Education Council with a composite score of 6.7/10.

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 24.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.4%. 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 4.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.5/10
Math Proficiency
24.2%
ELA Proficiency
37.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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