Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Daniels Farm School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniels Farm School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Daniels Farm School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
School Motto
Cultivating Lifelong Learners
School Rankings
Daniels Farm School ranks within the top 5% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniels Farm School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 939 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniels Farm School's ranking?
Daniels Farm School is ranked #13 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Daniels Farm School often compared to?
Daniels Farm Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booth Hill School, Frenchtown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Daniels Farm School?
514 students attend Daniels Farm School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Daniels Farm School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniels Farm School?
Daniels Farm School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Daniels Farm School offer ?
Daniels Farm School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daniels Farm School part of?
Daniels Farm School is part of Trumbull School District.
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