Enrollment
411
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hindley Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hindley Elementary School
Hindley Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Darien, Connecticut, enrolling 411 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.7% free-meal eligibility runs 98% below the Connecticut average.
With 411 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Darien's public schools, it stands alongside Ox Ridge Elementary School (625 students): Hindley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 15.2:1).
Darien School District also operates Darien High School (1,382 students) and Middlesex Middle School (1,043 students) alongside Hindley Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hindley Elementary School compares
Hindley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,919
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Darien School District, which includes Hindley Elementary School.
$25,919
Per student
+9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.0%
State 14.8%
Federal 1.3%
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.
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
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hindley Elementary School a good school?
Hindley Elementary School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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