Royle Elementary School

roy.darienps.org/

366 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Royle Elementary School, located in the affluent town of Darien, Connecticut, is a highly-regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Darien Public Schools district, the school is deeply committed to academic excellence and the cultivation of a supportive, child-centered learning environment. The school’s philosophy emphasizes not only rigorous intellectual growth but also the development of strong character, social-emotional well-being, and a sense of community among its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Royle is known for fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Darien community. The school offers a variety of enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to nurture individual interests and promote student engagement. With a focus on preparing children to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens, Royle Elementary consistently maintains a reputation for high achievement and a welcoming, inclusive school climate.

366

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Royle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	35
Black	4
Asian	21
Two or More	27

White
279 (76.2 %)
Hispanic
35 (9.6 %)
Two or More
27 (7.4 %)
Asian
21 (5.7 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)

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:	Darien School District
Phone:	(203)655-0044
Website:	http://roy.darienps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 47