Enrollment
47
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Claremont, CA
Danbury Special Education
Federal NCES profile for Danbury Special Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060876000889
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Danbury Special Education earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Claremont · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.4:1
- small classes for California
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Danbury Special Education has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Danbury Special Education ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Claremont, CA.
School address
District: Claremont Unified · California
NCES ID 060876000889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Danbury Special Education compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Danbury Special Education
Danbury Special Education is a small elementary school in Claremont, California, enrolling 47 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Danbury Special Education is leaner than roughly 96% of California schools and 56% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of California schools, with 47 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Claremont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chaparral Elementary (648 students): Danbury Special Education is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.4:1 vs 28.2:1).
Claremont Unified also operates Claremont High (2,065 students) and El Roble Intermediate (952 students) alongside Danbury Special Education.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Danbury Special Education compares
Danbury Special Education on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 56% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 21.3%
Asian 12.8%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Danbury Special Education is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Claremont Unified, which includes Danbury Special Education.
$14,121
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Danbury Special Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Roble Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Condit Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Danbury Special Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Claremont
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chaparral Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Condit Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Sumner Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 24:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Elementary
Standard public school
350 students 25:1 students per teacher
Oakmont Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~47 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Danbury Special Education
How many students attend Danbury Special Education?
Danbury Special Education has 47 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Claremont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danbury Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Danbury Special Education is 9.4:1, which is 56% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Danbury Special Education?
39.0% of students at Danbury Special Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Danbury Special Education?
The largest demographic group at Danbury Special Education is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Claremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Danbury Special Education?
Danbury Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Danbury Special Education rank among elementary schools in Claremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Danbury Special Education ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Claremont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Claremont on the city page.
Is Danbury Special Education a good school?
Danbury Special Education earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Claremont Unified?
Besides Danbury Special Education, Claremont Unified also operates Claremont High (2,065 students), El Roble Intermediate (952 students), and Chaparral Elementary (648 students). See the Claremont Unified district page for the complete list.
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