Excellent
#12 of 990 schools in CT
Top 1% in state
Hindley Elementary School
Elementary School · Darien School District · Darien, CT
A Darien School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10 Nearwater Ln., Darien, CT 06820
- Math 84% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hindley Elementary School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 83% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hindley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,080/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Darien), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,728,400
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
85.6%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. T. Murphy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Rogers International SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 770 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Grace Nursery School & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Holmes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Darien School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $27,125NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hindley Elementary School is listed in Darien School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hindley Elementary School
Hindley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Darien, CT, part of Darien School District, serving approximately 420 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hindley Elementary School
What grades does Hindley Elementary School serve?
Hindley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hindley Elementary School?
Hindley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hindley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hindley Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hindley Elementary School rank in CT?
Hindley Elementary School ranks #12 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Hindley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hindley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hindley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hindley Elementary School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hindley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hindley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hindley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hindley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Phone
- (203) 655-1323
- Area population (ZIP 06820)
- 21,683
- Area average commute
- 38.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06820; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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