Darcey School serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Darcey School's student population of 149 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Darcey School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
5%
12%
White
66%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Darcey School?
149 students attend Darcey School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Darcey School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darcey School?
Darcey School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Darcey School offer ?
Darcey School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Darcey School part of?
Darcey School is part of Cheshire School District.
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