Enrollment
549
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southington, CT
Derynoski Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Derynoski Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090423000829
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Derynoski Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Southington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Derynoski Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Derynoski Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Southington, CT.
School address
District: Southington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090423000829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Derynoski Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Derynoski Elementary School
Derynoski Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Southington, Connecticut, enrolling 549 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 549 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 275 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #157.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Southington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thalberg Elementary School (443 students): Derynoski Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 14.8:1).
Southington School District also operates Southington High School (1,905 students) and Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School (671 students) alongside Derynoski Elementary 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 Derynoski Elementary School compares
Derynoski Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$20,649
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.2%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Derynoski Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southington School District, which includes Derynoski Elementary School.
$20,649
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 31.6%
Federal 6.2%
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 Derynoski Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thalberg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Derynoski Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Southington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thalberg Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hatton Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Flanders Elementary School
Standard public school
259 students 10:1 students per teacher
Oshana Elementary School
Standard public school
235 students 9.8:1 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 (~549 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Derynoski Elementary School
How many students attend Derynoski Elementary School?
Derynoski Elementary School has 549 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southington, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Derynoski Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Derynoski Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Derynoski Elementary School?
21.3% of students at Derynoski Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Derynoski Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Derynoski Elementary School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Southington, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Derynoski Elementary School?
Derynoski Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Derynoski Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Southington?
By Resource Investment Index, Derynoski Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Southington, 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 Southington on the city page.
Is Derynoski Elementary School a good school?
Derynoski Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Southington School District?
Besides Derynoski Elementary School, Southington School District also operates Southington High School (1,905 students), Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School (671 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle School (659 students). See the Southington School District district page for the complete list.
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