Enfield School District
School District · Enfield, Connecticut
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,826
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,826
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#41 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,774
$1,231 vs Connecticut median
District size
4,826 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Enfield School District ranks #41 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Enfield School District's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hazardville Memorial School (8.7/10), Henry Barnard School (8.6/10), and Enfield Street School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 47% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Enfield School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Enfield School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Enfield School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hazardville Memorial School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Henry Barnard School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Enfield Street School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Eli Whitney School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Edgar H. Parkman School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Prudence Crandall School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | John F. Kennedy Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Enfield High School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Enfield School District
Enfield School District is a Enfield, Connecticut school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 4,826 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. District-level spending was $23,774 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Enfield School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hazardville Memorial School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Enfield School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.8% and ELA proficiency of 57.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Enfield School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Enfield School District with test data.
Schools in Enfield School District
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Enfield
- Total Enrollment
- 4,826
- Teachers (FTE)
- 427
- District spending per student
- $23,774NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Enfield School District?
Enfield School District has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Enfield School District?
The average composite rating for Enfield School District is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Enfield School District?
Enfield School District's district-level spending was $23,774 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Enfield School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Enfield School District is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Enfield School District?
Hazardville Memorial School is the highest-rated school in Enfield School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Enfield School District?
Across schools in Enfield School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Enfield School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Enfield School District has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 8 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Enfield School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Stamford School District (21)
- Danbury School District (19)
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (17)
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- East Hartford School District (12)
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- Middletown School District (10)
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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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