- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stamford, CT
Davenport Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Davenport Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090432000852
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davenport Ridge School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Davenport Ridge School has class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davenport Ridge School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Stamford, CT.
School address
District: Stamford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090432000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Davenport Ridge School grew from 659 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 090432000852 · Stamford, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 13.5:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Westhill High School (2,224 students)
Davenport Ridge School grew from 659 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Davenport Ridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westhill High
Westhill High School
2,224 students
- Stamford High
Stamford High School
2,102 students
- Strawberry Hil 799
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
799 students
- Rogers Interna 780
Rogers International School
780 students
- Rippowam Middl 704
Rippowam Middle School
704 students
- This school 673
Davenport Ridge School
673 students
What this shows Davenport Ridge School reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davenport Ridge School compares
Davenport Ridge School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,199
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 41.2%
African American 8.9%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Davenport Ridge School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stamford School District reports $25,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davenport Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stamford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers International School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rippowam Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davenport Ridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Stamford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
Standard public school
799 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Rogers International School
Standard public school
780 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Westover School
Standard public school
624 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Stillmeadow School
Standard public school
587 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Newfield School
Standard public school
575 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Hart School
Standard public school
566 students 11.1:1 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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davenport Ridge School
How many students attend Davenport Ridge School?
Davenport Ridge School has 673 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stamford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davenport Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davenport Ridge School is 13.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davenport Ridge School?
35.1% of students at Davenport Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davenport Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Davenport Ridge School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Stamford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davenport Ridge School?
Davenport Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Davenport Ridge School rank among elementary schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, Davenport Ridge School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Stamford, 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 Stamford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stamford School District?
Besides Davenport Ridge School, Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students), Stamford High School (2,102 students), and Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (799 students). See the Stamford School District district page for the complete list.