Darcey School

1686 Waterbury Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Darcey School's student population of 164 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
164 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Darcey School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
29%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
76%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Darcey School?
164 students attend Darcey School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Darcey School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darcey School?
Darcey School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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