Cheshire School District

District Overview
Located at 29 Main Street in Cheshire, Connecticut, the Cheshire School District serves as an active, traditional public school system nestled in a large suburban community within the Waterbury-Shelton metropolitan area. Operating independently as a non-charter district, it manages seven operational schools designed to provide a cohesive, continuous educational experience for local families. The district offers a comprehensive academic pathway spanning from early childhood pre-kindergarten programs through 12th-grade graduation, ensuring students are supported at every critical stage of their learning and development.

Currently enrolling over 4,300 students across its primary and secondary grade levels, the district maintains a well-resourced environment to support academic growth and student well-being. Cheshire's educational environment is driven by a robust workforce that includes approximately 675 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by instructional aides and essential staff that bring the district's total personnel footprint to over 1,670 full-time equivalent positions. This dedicated staffing infrastructure enables the district to deliver strong individual attention, diverse course offerings, and a stable learning community for students throughout the town.
7
Total Schools
4,317
Total Students
674.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cheshire School District
Demographic Student Count
White3,099
Hispanic449
Black152
Asian438
Two or More172
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    3,099 (71.8%)
  • Hispanic
    449 (10.4%)
  • Asian
    438 (10.1%)
  • Two or More
    172 (4.0%)
  • Black
    152 (3.5%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Cheshire School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:4,317*
Teachers (FTE):674.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.4
Schools in Cheshire School District
Found 7 Schools