Little Raiders University serves 57 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Raiders University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Little Raiders University's student population of 57 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Little Raiders University is 0.62, 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
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
40%
30%
Black
7%
12%
White
46%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Little Raiders University?
57 students attend Little Raiders University.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Little Raiders University students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Raiders University?
Little Raiders University has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Little Raiders University offer ?
Little Raiders University offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Raiders University part of?
Little Raiders University is part of Derby School District.
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