Enrollment
65
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090102001634
Dps Early Childhood Center — Danbury, CT
Federal NCES profile for Dps Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dps Early Childhood Center 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 reports 65 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% 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 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 32.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 11% below the Connecticut average and 37% 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 38/100 (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 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 11% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 1% | — | — |
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
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 11% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
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 65 Top 1% in Connecticut — larger than 99% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 32.4% -11% vs state
NCES ID 090102001634
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
African American 13.8%
White 12.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% 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.
$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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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dps Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Dps Early Childhood Center?
Dps Early Childhood Center has 65 students enrolled. It is a other school in Danbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dps Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dps Early Childhood Center is 13.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dps Early Childhood Center?
32.4% of students at Dps Early Childhood Center 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?
The largest demographic group at Dps Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Danbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dps Early Childhood Center?
Dps Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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.