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Connecticut Schools: Key Facts and Resources
Learning key facts and knowing who's who will help you get savvy about education in your state.
Connecticut Schools: By the Numbers
| Public schools | 1,073 |
| Public school teachers | 42,296 |
| Pre-K-12 enrollment | $6.0 billion |
| Minority students | 30% |
| Students eligible for free/reduced price lunch | 25.4% |
| Students with disabilities | 13.0% |
| Annual pre-K-12 expenditures | $6.0 billion |
| English-language learners | 4.0% |
Who's in Charge?
- Governor: M. Jodi Rell (D)
Get Connected
- Connecticut Department of Education
- Connecticut State Board of Education
- Connecticut Parent Teacher Association
- Connecticut Affiliate - National Educational Association
- Connecticut academic content standards from the Connecticut Department of Education
- Legislative information, from Project Vote Smart
Selected Connecticut newspapers
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