Enrollment
63
Elementary
DISTRICT 210 · STATE 378
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DERBY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090111001806
Little Raiders University
75 Chatfield Street, Derby, CT 06418 · (203) 446-4224 · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL63 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 63 | 100% |
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
Schools most like Little Raiders University
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Raiders University this school | 63 | 28.6% | N/A |
| DPS Early Childhood Center Danbury | 65 | 50.8% | N/A |
| The Burnham School Bridgewater | 68 | 25.0% | N/A |
| Sharon Center School Sharon | 97 | 32.0% | N/A |
| Lordship School Stratford | 154 | 44.2% | N/A |
| Botelle Elementary School Norfolk | 61 | 31.1% | 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 Little Raiders University ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 63 | #608 of 613 | #71 of 71 |
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
63
+20 (+47%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 14.3:1
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 | 63 | 4 | 15.8:1 | 29% (18) |
| 2023-24 | 59 | 4 | 14.8:1 | 31% (18) |
| 2022-23 | 57 | 4 | 14.3:1 | 54% (31) |
| 2020-21 | 43 | 3 | 14.3:1 | 14% (6) |
| 2017-18 | 41 | 2 | 20.5:1 | 68% (28) |
| 2015-16 | 34 | 1 | 34.0:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Little Raiders University.
Since 2017-18: students up 54% (41 to 63); teachers up 100% (2 to 4).
About Little Raiders University
Little Raiders University, a small elementary school, is located in Derby, Connecticut. Its 63 students are spread across pre-K. The school's enrollment is 83% smaller than the 378 average for elementary schools in Connecticut.
Little Raiders University is among 5 schools run by Derby School District, which serves 1,289 students.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at Little Raiders University is Hispanic (46%). Other students are 32% White, 14% Black, and 6% multiracial. That is higher than the 20% Hispanic share among all Naugatuck Valley Planning Region residents. Little Raiders University has a diversity index of 66%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teacher staffing is 4 full-time equivalents, or about 15.8 students per teacher. Among elementary schools in Connecticut, the typical ratio is 12.6:1. About 29% of students, or 18, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, the average eligibility rate is 52%.
Within Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, median household income is about $86,191, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 34% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 9%. Federal data list 121 public schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, with a combined enrollment of about 59,861.
Derby High School is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. Little Raiders University is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Suburb: Large, or in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
In 2020-21 the school reported 43 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 63. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 14.3:1 in 2020-21 to 15.8:1 in 2024-25.
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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
- Irving SchoolElementary · 322 students
- Derby Middle SchoolMiddle · 300 students
- Bradley SchoolElementary · 244 students
Other schools in Derby
- Derby High SchoolHigh · 360 students
- Irving SchoolElementary · 322 students
- Derby Middle SchoolMiddle · 300 students
- Bradley SchoolElementary · 244 students
Nearby schools
- Derby High School0.1 mi · 360
- Derby Middle School0.1 mi · 300
- Irving School0.6 mi · 322
- Ansonia Middle School0.9 mi · 560
- Shelton High School1.4 mi · 1,308
- Perry Hill Elementary School1.5 mi · 711
Frequently asked questions
About Little Raiders UniversityWhat is the total enrollment at Little Raiders University?
Little Raiders University enrolls approximately 63 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Little Raiders University an elementary, middle, or high school?
Little Raiders University is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many students per teacher at Little Raiders University?
Approximately 15.8:1 students per teacher at Little Raiders University.
How diverse is Little Raiders University?
Little Raiders University reports a student body of 32% White, 46% Hispanic, 14% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Little Raiders University?
Little Raiders University is overseen by Derby School District in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
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