Essex School District, Connecticut

Essex School District is an elementary school district in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, for grades Pre-K to 6. About 6,794 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²) of land.

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Essex School District in Connecticut
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,794 ± 28
Grades
Pre-K to 6
Type
Elementary school district
County
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Land area
10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²)
Median household income
$104,395 ± $6,626
Median home value
$552,000 ± $53,323
Water area
1.45 sq mi (3.76 km²)
State
Connecticut
Census code (GEOID)
0901500
Coordinates (central point)
41.349862, -72.413383

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Essex School District, largest first

  1. Town of Essex6,794 people
  2. Essex Village (CDP)2,705 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Deep River School District3.5 mi west

These share a boundary with Essex School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Essex School District before you rely on it.

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