Enrollment
184
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090102001946
Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville — Danbury, CT
Federal NCES profile for Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Danbury School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
57.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+374% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville reports 184 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 57.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 374% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 260% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% below the Connecticut average and 33% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Danbury School District spends $20,274 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.2% from local sources (property taxes), 33.3% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 57.3:1 | ▲ 374% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 4% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
34.9%
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
57.3:1
students per teacher
— 374% above state mean
Top 100% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$20,274
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
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 + 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
Enrollment 184 Top 6% in Connecticut — larger than 94% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 57.3:1 +374% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.9% -4% vs state
NCES ID 090102001946
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.4%
White 20.1%
African American 6.5%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danbury School District, which includes Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville.
$20,274
Per student
-28%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 33.3%
Federal 14.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville
How many students attend Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville?
Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville has 184 students enrolled. It is a other school in Danbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville?
The student-teacher ratio at Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville is 57.3:1, which is 374% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 260% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville?
34.9% of students at Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville?
The largest demographic group at Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville is Hispanic or Latino at 61.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Danbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville?
Dps Early Childhood Center at Granville has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.