Overview
Irving School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Derby, Connecticut. The school enrolls 322 students. It is part of the Derby School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDerby School District
County9140
CityDerby
ZIP06418
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090111000178
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment322
White18.0%
Hispanic / Latino50.3%
Black / African American22.4%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %65%
State Avg44%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)