- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Darien, CT
Ox Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ox Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090105000170
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ox Ridge Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Darien · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 0.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ox Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ox Ridge Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Darien, CT.
School address
District: Darien School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090105000170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Ox Ridge Elementary School grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 090105000170 · Darien, CT Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 15.2:1 · 0.6% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Darien High School (1,382 students)
Ox Ridge Elementary School grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Ox Ridge 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
- This school
Ox Ridge Elementary School
625 students
- Tokeneke Eleme 439
Tokeneke Elementary School
439 students
- Hindley Elemen 411
Hindley Elementary School
411 students
- Holmes Element 407
Holmes Elementary School
407 students
What this shows Ox Ridge Elementary School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ox Ridge Elementary School compares
Ox Ridge Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.6% | ▼ 98% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.6%
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.3%
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 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Ox Ridge 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 Ox Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darien High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middlesex Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tokeneke Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hindley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holmes Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ox Ridge 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
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- 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.
Tokeneke Elementary School
Standard public school
439 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Hindley Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 10:1 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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ox Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Ox Ridge Elementary School?
Ox Ridge Elementary School has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Darien, CT. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ox Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ox Ridge Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ox Ridge Elementary School?
0.6% of students at Ox Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ox Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ox Ridge Elementary School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Darien, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ox Ridge Elementary School?
Ox Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Ox Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Darien?
By Resource Investment Index, Ox Ridge Elementary School ranks #5 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 Ox Ridge Elementary School, Darien School District also operates Darien High School (1,382 students), Middlesex Middle School (1,043 students), and Tokeneke Elementary School (439 students). See the Darien School District district page for the complete list.