Enrollment
159
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheshire, CT
Darcey School
Federal NCES profile for Darcey School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090075011188
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darcey School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Cheshire · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Darcey School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Darcey School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Cheshire, CT.
School address
District: Cheshire School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090075011188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Darcey School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Darcey School
Darcey School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Cheshire, Connecticut, enrolling 159 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Connecticut schools, with 159 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Cheshire School District also operates Cheshire High School (1,208 students) and Highland School (899 students) alongside Darcey 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 Darcey School compares
Darcey 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,316
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 67.3%
Asian 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Darcey School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cheshire School District, which includes Darcey School.
$22,316
Per student
-7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 23.7%
Federal 3.8%
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 Darcey School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dodd Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doolittle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norton School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Darcey School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other 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 (~159 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Darcey School
How many students attend Darcey School?
Darcey School has 159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheshire, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darcey School?
The student-teacher ratio at Darcey School is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Darcey School?
19.5% of students at Darcey School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darcey School?
The largest demographic group at Darcey School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Cheshire, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darcey School?
Darcey School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Darcey School rank among public schools in Cheshire?
By Resource Investment Index, Darcey School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Cheshire, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cheshire on the city page.
Is Darcey School a good school?
Darcey School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut. 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 Cheshire School District?
Besides Darcey School, Cheshire School District also operates Cheshire High School (1,208 students), Highland School (899 students), and Dodd Middle School (660 students). See the Cheshire School District district page for the complete list.
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