Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Royle Elementary 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Royle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Royle Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Royle Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royle Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#23 out of 942 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
77%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Royle Elementary School's ranking?
Royle Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Royle Elementary School often compared to?
Royle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tokeneke Elementary School, Ox Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Royle Elementary School?
331 students attend Royle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Royle Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royle Elementary School?
Royle Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Royle Elementary School offer ?
Royle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Royle Elementary School part of?
Royle Elementary School is part of Darien School District.
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