School Overview
To provide you with an accurate summary, it is important to clarify that **Darcey School** in Cheshire, Connecticut, is a specialized educational facility focused exclusively on **Early Childhood Education.**

Here is a summary of the school:

Darcey School serves as the primary hub for the Cheshire Public School district’s early childhood programs. It is specifically designed to provide a supportive and developmentally appropriate environment for preschool-aged children. The school operates with an inclusive philosophy, offering integrated programming where students with diverse learning needs and typically developing peers learn side-by-side. This approach aims to foster social-emotional growth, foundational academic skills, and school readiness in a structured, nurturing setting.

The curriculum at Darcey is play-based and emphasizes the "whole child," focusing on early literacy, numeracy, and social interaction. Because it is a public facility, it works closely with the Cheshire school system to provide specialized services, such as speech therapy or occupational therapy, for children who qualify for early intervention. By focusing entirely on the youngest learners in the district, the school creates a specialized atmosphere dedicated to building the essential cognitive and behavioral building blocks required for a successful transition into elementary school.
149
Total Students
13.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Darcey School
Demographic Student Count
White99
Hispanic18
Black7
Asian19
Two or More6
  • White
    99 (66.4 %)
  • Asian
    19 (12.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (12.1 %)
  • Black
    7 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (4.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cheshire School District
Phone: (203)272-3577
Grade Range: Pre-K - K
Total Students: 149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 23
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 115
Kindergarten 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Darcey School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten115
Kindergarten34
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Darcey School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5939.6%
Male9060.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)