At a glance
Reported students
411
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
439
Hindley Elementary School: 411 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
10.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 440
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Hindley Elementary School
Hindley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Darien. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Darien School District. NCES reports 411 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, below the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.7%) and Asian (8.3%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hindley Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 0.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.7%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black0%
- Asian8.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Darien School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Holmes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
407 reported students
Tokeneke Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
439 reported students
Royle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
342 reported students
Ox Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
625 reported students
Middlesex Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,043 reported students
Darien High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,382 reported students
Public schools near Hindley Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers International School Elementary · Stamford School District | KG–08 | 780 | 1.4 mi |
| K. T. Murphy School Elementary · Stamford School District | KG–05 | 390 | 1.4 mi |
| Holmes Elementary School Elementary · Darien School District | KG–05 | 407 | 1.9 mi |
| Tokeneke Elementary School Elementary · Darien School District | KG–05 | 439 | 1.9 mi |
| Julia A. Stark School Elementary · Stamford School District | KG–05 | 553 | 1.9 mi |
| Royle Elementary School Elementary · Darien School District | KG–05 | 342 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hindley Elementary School
What grades does Hindley Elementary School serve?
Hindley Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Darien School District.
How many students attend Hindley Elementary School?
Hindley Elementary School reported 411 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 440 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hindley Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 411 students and 38.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hindley Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hindley Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Darien School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hindley Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
0.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hindley Elementary School in?
Hindley Elementary School is part of Darien School District, based in Darien, CT, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hindley Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rogers International School (1.4 mi), K. T. Murphy School (1.4 mi), Holmes Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.