Colchester School District
2,101 Students
4 Schools
District Overview
Located at 127 Norwich Avenue in Colchester, Connecticut, the Colchester School District is an active, traditional public school system serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Nestled in a fringe town setting within the Norwich-New London-Willimantic metropolitan area, the district operates four dedicated schools designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of the local community. Families and researchers can easily connect with the district through its central administrative offices or its web portal at colchesterct.org, which showcases its commitment to delivering continuous, high-quality public education across all primary and secondary grade levels.
Currently serving a total enrollment of 2,101 students—comprising 1,088 male and 1,013 female learners—the district's student body reflects a varied community profile that includes 1,701 White, 201 Hispanic, 99 multiracial, 57 Black, and 40 Asian students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander representation. To foster an enriched learning environment, Colchester School District maintains a substantial workforce of nearly 900 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive organizational structure includes approximately 393 full-time teachers, 90 instructional aides, and over 416 support personnel, ensuring students benefit from dedicated classroom instruction, specialized assistance, and strong administrative support across all four campuses.
Currently serving a total enrollment of 2,101 students—comprising 1,088 male and 1,013 female learners—the district's student body reflects a varied community profile that includes 1,701 White, 201 Hispanic, 99 multiracial, 57 Black, and 40 Asian students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander representation. To foster an enriched learning environment, Colchester School District maintains a substantial workforce of nearly 900 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive organizational structure includes approximately 393 full-time teachers, 90 instructional aides, and over 416 support personnel, ensuring students benefit from dedicated classroom instruction, specialized assistance, and strong administrative support across all four campuses.
4
Total Schools
2,101
Total Students
393.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,701 |
| Hispanic | 201 |
| Black | 57 |
| Asian | 40 |
| Two or More | 99 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White1,701 (81.0%)
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Hispanic201 (9.6%)
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Two or More99 (4.7%)
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Black57 (2.7%)
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Asian40 (1.9%)
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American Indian2 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 |
| 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: | 4 |
| Students: | 2,101* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 393.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.3 |
Schools in Colchester School District
Found 4 Schools
572 Students
High School 9th - 12th
552 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
Middle School 6th - 9th