- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Darien, WI
Darien Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Darien Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550364002239
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darien Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Wisconsin schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 223
- students enrolled
Darien Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Delavan-Darien School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550364002239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Darien Elementary held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 550364002239 · Darien, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 10.6:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Delavan-Darien High (511 students)
Darien Elementary held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Darien Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delavan-Darien
Delavan-Darien High
511 students
- Phoenix Middle
Phoenix Middle
474 students
- Turtle Creek E
Turtle Creek Elementary
371 students
- This school
Darien Elementary
223 students
- Delavan-Darien 93
Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc
93 students
What this shows Darien Elementary reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Darien Elementary compares
Darien Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,522
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
White 37.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Darien Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Delavan-Darien School District reports $15,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Darien Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delavan-Darien High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phoenix Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turtle Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Darien Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Darien Elementary
How many students attend Darien Elementary?
Darien Elementary has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Darien, WI. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darien Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Darien Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Darien Elementary?
58.7% of students at Darien Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darien Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Darien Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Darien, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darien Elementary?
Darien Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in Delavan-Darien School District?
Besides Darien Elementary, Delavan-Darien School District also operates Delavan-Darien High (511 students), Phoenix Middle (474 students), and Turtle Creek Elementary (371 students). See the Delavan-Darien School District district page for the complete list.