Enrollment
322
Elementary
DISTRICT 210 · STATE 378
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DERBY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090111000178
Irving School
9 Garden Place, Derby, CT 06418 · (203) 736-5043 · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL322 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.2:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
209 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 44%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 45 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 64 | 20% |
| Grade 2 | 50 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 74 | 23% |
| Grade 4 | 48 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 41 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (45) is 10% larger than its 5th grade class (41).
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Derby School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Irving School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irving School this school | 322 | 64.9% | N/A |
| Bowers School Manchester | 376 | 67.0% | N/A |
| Dr. John A. Langford School East Hartford | 316 | 61.1% | N/A |
| Anna E. Norris School East Hartford | 279 | 70.3% | N/A |
| Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School East Hartford | 310 | 70.6% | N/A |
| Benjamin Franklin School Meriden | 357 | 68.6% | N/A |
Matched among Connecticut elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Irving School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 322 | #386 of 613 | #44 of 71 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.2:1 | #14 of 558 | #2 of 69 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.8% | #105 of 560 | #10 of 69 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.9% | #152 of 594 | #24 of 70 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.8% | #356 of 378 | #40 of 43 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
322
+50 (+18%) vs 2020
+12% since 1990-91, when it was 287
Student : Teacher
9.2:1
was 7.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 322 | 35 | 9.2:1 | 65% (209) |
| 2023-24 | 329 | 36 | 9.1:1 | 63% (206) |
| 2022-23 | 306 | 38 | 8.1:1 | 65% (198) |
| 2020-21 | 272 | 39 | 7.0:1 | 53% (143) |
| 2017-18 | 328 | 33.8 | 9.7:1 | 82% (268) |
| 2015-16 | 328 | 31 | 10.6:1 | 85% (278) |
| 2010-11 | 395 | 29 | 13.6:1 | 64% (254) |
| 2000-01 | 507 | 31 | 16.4:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 287 | 13 | 22.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Irving School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (328 to 322); teachers up 4% (33.8 to 35).
About Irving School
Irving School is a medium-sized elementary school in Connecticut, located in Derby. The school counts 322 students across kindergarten through 5.
Irving School sits within Derby School District, which has 5 schools and 1,289 students.
Roughly 50% of students at Irving School are Hispanic. Other groups include 22% Black, 18% White, and 8% multiracial. By comparison, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region residents are about 20% Hispanic. Irving School's diversity index is 66%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal data list 35 full-time-equivalent teachers at Irving School in 2024-25, for a ratio of 9.2:1. That is lower than the 12.6:1 average for elementary schools in Connecticut. The lunch program counts 65% of students at Irving School as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Public schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region average 52%.
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has about 454,969 residents, and the median household income is $86,191, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 34% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. In all, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has 121 public schools and roughly 59,861 students.
Nearest public school: Little Raiders University, about 0.6 miles away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Locale: Suburb: Large. In NCES terms, the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Irving School's enrollment grew from 272 in 2020-21 to 322 in 2024-25. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (9.2:1) than in 2020-21 (7.0:1).
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Naugatuck Valley Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
454,969
Census ACS
Median income
$86,191
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
121
59,861 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Derby School District
- Derby High SchoolHigh · 360 students
- Derby Middle SchoolMiddle · 300 students
- Bradley SchoolElementary · 244 students
- Little Raiders UniversityElementary · 63 students
Other schools in Derby
- Derby High SchoolHigh · 360 students
- Derby Middle SchoolMiddle · 300 students
- Bradley SchoolElementary · 244 students
- Little Raiders UniversityElementary · 63 students
Other Irving schools
One other US public school is named Irving. Irving School is the largest of the 2.
- Irving SchoolBozeman, MT · 174 students
Nearby schools
- Little Raiders University0.6 mi · 63
- Derby High School0.7 mi · 360
- Derby Middle School0.7 mi · 300
- Ansonia Middle School1.0 mi · 560
- Ansonia High School1.2 mi · 617
- Perry Hill Elementary School1.3 mi · 711
Frequently asked questions
About Irving SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Irving School?
Irving School enrolls approximately 322 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Irving School serve?
Irving School serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Irving School is approximately 9.2:1 (35 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Irving School?
At Irving School, the student body is approximately 18% White, 50% Hispanic, 22% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Irving School public or private?
Irving School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Derby School District.
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