Cheshire School District
4,317 Students
7 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3,099 |
| Hispanic | 449 |
| Black | 152 |
| Asian | 438 |
| Two or More | 172 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White3,099 (71.8%)
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Hispanic449 (10.4%)
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Asian438 (10.1%)
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Two or More172 (4.0%)
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Black152 (3.5%)
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American Indian5 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 5 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
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
369 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
1,208 Students
High School 9th - 12th
159 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
660 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
529 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
899 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
412 Students
Elementary School K - 6th