- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Darien, CT
Hindley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hindley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090105000165
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hindley Elementary School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Darien · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 0.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hindley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hindley Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Darien, CT.
School address
District: Darien School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090105000165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hindley Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 090105000165 · Darien, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 10:1 · 0.7% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Darien High School (1,382 students)
Hindley Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Hindley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Darien High Sc
Darien High School
1,382 students
- Middlesex Midd
Middlesex Middle School
1,043 students
- Ox Ridge Eleme
Ox Ridge Elementary School
625 students
- Tokeneke Eleme 439
Tokeneke Elementary School
439 students
- This school 411
Hindley Elementary School
411 students
- Holmes Element 407
Holmes Elementary School
407 students
What this shows Hindley Elementary School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hindley Elementary School compares
Hindley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.7% | ▼ 98% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,998
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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 + 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
White 82.7%
Asian 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Hindley Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darien School District reports $26,998 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hindley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darien High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middlesex Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ox Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tokeneke Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holmes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hindley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools in Darien
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ox Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
625 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Tokeneke Elementary School
Standard public school
439 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Holmes Elementary School
Standard public school
407 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Royle Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hindley Elementary School
How many students attend Hindley Elementary School?
Hindley Elementary School has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Darien, CT. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hindley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hindley Elementary School is 10:1, which is 17% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hindley Elementary School?
0.7% of students at Hindley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hindley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hindley Elementary School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Darien, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hindley Elementary School?
Hindley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (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 Hindley Elementary School rank among schools in Darien?
By Resource Investment Index, Hindley Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Darien, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Darien on the city page.
What other schools are in Darien School District?
Besides Hindley Elementary School, Darien School District also operates Darien High School (1,382 students), Middlesex Middle School (1,043 students), and Ox Ridge Elementary School (625 students). See the Darien School District district page for the complete list.