Regional School District 17

District Overview
Nestled in a rural fringe setting within the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metropolitan region, Regional School District 17 is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 57 Little City Road in Higganum, Connecticut. Operating five open schools, the district offers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently serves a total student body of 1,716 children—comprising 836 female and 879 male learners—delivering a structured academic framework tailored to every stage of primary and secondary education across the local community.

To support student achievement and daily operations, Regional School District 17 maintains a substantial professional workforce totaling over 765 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's academic core is driven by 316 full-time equivalent teachers, who are supported on the ground by more than 67 instructional aides and a robust team of approximately 382 support staff personnel. This strong ratio of educators and dedicated support staff ensures that students benefit from attentive instruction and comprehensive administrative services, positioning the district as an engaging environment for families and a well-resourced subject for educational researchers. Further details regarding district programs and community initiatives can be found on their official site at rsd17.org.
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Total Schools
1,716
Total Students
316.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Regional School District 17
Demographic Student Count
White1,528
Hispanic86
Black20
Asian22
Two or More57
American Indian2
  • White
    1,528 (89.1%)
  • Hispanic
    86 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    57 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    22 (1.3%)
  • Black
    20 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Regional School District 17
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
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:5
Students:1,716*
Teachers (FTE):316.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.4
Schools in Regional School District 17
Found 5 Schools