Enrollment
484
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daniels Farm School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daniels Farm School
Daniels Farm School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Trumbull, Connecticut, enrolling 484 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Connecticut schools and 17% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.9% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 484 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 253 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Trumbull's elementary schools, it stands alongside Booth Hill School (522 students): Daniels Farm School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 14.5:1).
Trumbull School District also operates Trumbull High School (2,152 students) and Madison Middle School (857 students) alongside Daniels Farm School.
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 Daniels Farm School compares
Daniels Farm School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,688
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trumbull School District, which includes Daniels Farm School.
$20,688
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.4%
State 17.0%
Federal 4.6%
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 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
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~484 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Daniels Farm School a good school?
Daniels Farm School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut 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 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.
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