- Enrollment
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danbury, CT
Dps Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Dps Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090102001634
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dps Early Childhood Center earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #12 of 20
- public schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dps Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dps Early Childhood Center ranks #12 of 20 public schools in Danbury, CT.
School address
District: Danbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090102001634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Dps Early Childhood Center shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-17.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 090102001634 · Danbury, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 13:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Danbury High School (3,612 students)
Dps Early Childhood Center shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-17.6%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Dps Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Danbury High S
Danbury High School
3,612 students
- Broadview Midd 1,070
Broadview Middle School
1,070 students
- Rogers Park Mi 888
Rogers Park Middle School
888 students
- Westside Middl 736
Westside Middle School Academy
736 students
- Park Avenue Sc 562
Park Avenue School
562 students
- This school 65
Dps Early Childhood Center
65 students
What this shows Dps Early Childhood Center reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dps Early Childhood Center compares
Dps Early Childhood Center is a shrinking 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 11% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,386
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 + 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Dps Early Childhood Center is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Danbury School District reports $19,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dps Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadview Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers Park Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dps Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Danbury
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~65 students)
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 public school in Danbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dps Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dps Early Childhood Center is 13:1, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Danbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dps Early Childhood Center?
Dps Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dps Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Dps Early Childhood Center ranks #12 of 20 public schools in Danbury, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Danbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Danbury School District?
Besides Dps Early Childhood Center, Danbury School District also operates Danbury High School (3,612 students), Broadview Middle School (1,070 students), and Rogers Park Middle School (888 students). See the Danbury School District district page for the complete list.