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Darcey School

1686 Waterbury Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Darcey School serves 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Darcey School's student population of 145 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Darcey School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Darcey School?
145 students attend Darcey School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Darcey School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Darcey School?
Darcey School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Darcey School offer ?
Darcey School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Darcey School part of?
Darcey School is part of Cheshire School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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