Enrollment
63
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+31% 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
What stands out at Little Raiders University
Little Raiders University is a small combined-grade school in Derby, Connecticut, enrolling 63 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Connecticut schools and 31% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Connecticut schools, with 63 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (32%) (diversity index 66/100).
Derby School District also operates Derby High School (360 students) and Irving School (322 students) alongside Little Raiders University.
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 Little Raiders University compares
Little Raiders University on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,432
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Derby School District, which includes Little Raiders University.
$26,432
Per student
+11%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~63 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Derby, CT.
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. 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.
Is Little Raiders University a good school?
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. 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 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.
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