Enrollment
63
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090111001806
Little Raiders University — Derby, CT
Federal NCES profile for Little Raiders University, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 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: Derby 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)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Raiders University compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Little Raiders University reports 63 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% 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 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 25% above the Connecticut average and 12% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Derby School District spends $29,061 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.4% from local sources (property taxes), 40.8% from the state, and 11.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Little Raiders University 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▲ 25% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 63 | 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
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 25% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$29,061
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 63 Top 1% in Connecticut — larger than 99% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.6% +25% vs state
NCES ID 090111001806
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
White 31.7%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% 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 Derby School District, which includes Little Raiders University.
$29,061
Per student
+3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.8%
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
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Little Raiders University
How many students attend Little Raiders University?
Little Raiders University has 63 students enrolled. It is a other school in Derby, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Raiders University?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Raiders University is 14.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Raiders University?
45.6% of students at Little Raiders University are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Raiders University?
The largest demographic group at Little Raiders University is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Derby, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Raiders University?
Little Raiders University has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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.