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Royle Elementary School

PublicGrades -1–5
Darien, Connecticut · Darien School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students342
Student:Teacher10.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch4%
Title INo
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 421
342
Total Enrollment
State avg: 44%
4%-39.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Royle Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Darien, Connecticut. The school enrolls 342 students. It is part of the Darien School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
4% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 44% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictDarien School District
County9190
CityDarien
ZIP06820
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090105000171

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment342
White74.6%
Hispanic / Latino12.0%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
74.6%
Hispanic
12.0%
Black
0.6%
Asian
4.7%
Two+
8.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %4%
State Avg44%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)