At a glance
Reported students
549
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
301
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School: 549 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
11.9:1 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
- 538
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Southington. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Southington School District. NCES reports 549 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to 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 (72.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 46 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
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.9%
- Hispanic15.1%
- Black1.8%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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
Not reported as 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 Southington School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
443 reported students
William H. Hatton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
320 reported students
Urbin T. Kelley School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
301 reported students
William M. Strong Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
294 reported students
Flanders Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
259 reported students
South End Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
243 reported students
Public schools near Walter A. Derynoski 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School Elementary · Southington School District | KG–05 | 235 | 1 mi |
| Urbin T. Kelley School Elementary · Southington School District | KG–05 | 301 | 1.2 mi |
| William H. Hatton Elementary School Elementary · Southington School District | PK–05 | 320 | 1.2 mi |
| South End Elementary School Elementary · Southington School District | KG–05 | 243 | 1.8 mi |
| Flanders Elementary School Elementary · Southington School District | KG–05 | 259 | 2 mi |
| William M. Strong Elementary School Elementary · Southington School District | PK–05 | 294 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
What grades does Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School serve?
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Southington School District.
How many students attend Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School?
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School reported 549 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 538 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 549 students and 46 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 Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southington School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.7% 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 Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School in?
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School is part of Southington School District, based in Southington, CT, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School (1 mi), Urbin T. Kelley School (1.2 mi), William H. Hatton Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.