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Darien School District

Connecticut · Public School District
7
Schools
4,678
Students
$33,477
Per-Pupil Spend
+133% nat'l
1.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-51pp vs nat'l
99.5%
Graduation Rate
+13.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Darien School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 4,678 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 99.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $33,477 is above average for a US public school district. Only 1% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hindley Elementary SchoolPK–05422
Holmes Elementary SchoolPK–05434
Ox Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05526
Royle Elementary SchoolPK–05366
Tokeneke Elementary SchoolPK–05447
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Middlesex Middle School06–081,068
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Darien High School09–121,415
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$33,477+133% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
15%
84%
State
14.8%
Local (property tax)
84.0%
Federal
1.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (84%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,678
Students
1%
Free Lunch
$33K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate99.5%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
99.5% graduation rate — 13.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $33,477 per pupil — 133% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 1% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Darien School District?
Darien School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,678 students.
What is the graduation rate for Darien School District?
The graduation rate is 99.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Darien School District spend per student?
Darien School District spends $33,477 per pupil — 133% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Darien School District?
1% of students in Darien School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Darien School District?
No, Darien School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Darien School District serve?
Darien School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Darien School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Darien School District is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.