- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trumbull, CT
Daniels Farm School
Federal NCES profile for Daniels Farm School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090462000929
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniels Farm School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Trumbull · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniels Farm School has class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniels Farm School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Trumbull, CT.
School address
District: Trumbull School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090462000929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Daniels Farm School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 090462000929 · Trumbull, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 14.2:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Trumbull High School (2,152 students)
Daniels Farm School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Daniels Farm School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trumbull High
Trumbull High School
2,152 students
- Madison Middle 857
Madison Middle School
857 students
- Hillcrest Midd 792
Hillcrest Middle School
792 students
- Booth Hill Sch 522
Booth Hill School
522 students
- Frenchtown Ele 516
Frenchtown Elementary School
516 students
- This school 484
Daniels Farm School
484 students
What this shows Daniels Farm School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniels Farm School compares
Daniels Farm School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 76% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 10.7%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Daniels Farm School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trumbull School District reports $21,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniels Farm School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booth Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frenchtown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniels Farm School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar elementary schools in Trumbull
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Booth Hill School
Standard public school
522 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Frenchtown Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Middlebrook School
Standard public school
502 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Jane Ryan School
Standard public school
438 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Tashua School
Standard public school
394 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~484 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Daniels Farm School
How many students attend Daniels Farm School?
Daniels Farm School has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trumbull, CT. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniels Farm School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniels Farm School is 14.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniels Farm School?
8.9% of students at Daniels Farm School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniels Farm School?
The largest demographic group at Daniels Farm School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Trumbull, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniels Farm School?
Daniels Farm School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daniels Farm School rank among elementary schools in Trumbull?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniels Farm School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Trumbull, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Trumbull on the city page.
What other schools are in Trumbull School District?
Besides Daniels Farm School, Trumbull School District also operates Trumbull High School (2,152 students), Madison Middle School (857 students), and Hillcrest Middle School (792 students). See the Trumbull School District district page for the complete list.