- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Derynoski Elementary School grew from 545 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 090423000829 · Southington, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 13.4:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Southington High School (1,905 students)
Derynoski Elementary School grew from 545 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Derynoski Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southington Hi
Southington High School
1,905 students
- Joseph a. Depa 671
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School
671 students
- John F. Kenned 659
John F. Kennedy Middle School
659 students
- This school 549
Derynoski Elementary School
549 students
- Thalberg Eleme 443
Thalberg Elementary School
443 students
- Hatton Element 320
Hatton Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Derynoski Elementary School reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Derynoski Elementary School compares
Derynoski Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$20,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Southington School District reports $20,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~549 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), up 46.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.