- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Derby, CT
Little Raiders University
Federal NCES profile for Little Raiders University, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090111001806
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Raiders University earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Derby · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Raiders University has class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Raiders University ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Derby, CT.
School address
District: Derby School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090111001806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Little Raiders University held near 59 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090111001806 · Derby, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 15.8:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Derby High School (360 students)
Little Raiders University held near 59 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Little Raiders University in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Derby High Sch
Derby High School
360 students
- Irving School
Irving School
322 students
- Derby Middle S
Derby Middle School
300 students
- Bradley School
Bradley School
244 students
- This school 63
Little Raiders University
63 students
What this shows Little Raiders University reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Raiders University compares
Little Raiders University 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▲ 25% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$27,538
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Little Raiders University is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Derby School District reports $27,538 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Raiders University Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bradley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Raiders University's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Raiders University
How many students attend Little Raiders University?
Little Raiders University has 63 students enrolled. It is a public school in Derby, CT. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Raiders University?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Raiders University is 15.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Derby, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Raiders University?
Little Raiders University has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Little Raiders University rank among public schools in Derby?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Raiders University ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Derby, 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 Derby on the city page.
What other schools are in Derby School District?
Besides Little Raiders University, Derby School District also operates Derby High School (360 students), Irving School (322 students), and Derby Middle School (300 students). See the Derby School District district page for the complete list.