Irving School

www.derbypride.org

306 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Irving School, located at 9 Garden Place in Derby, Connecticut, is a key component of the Derby Public Schools district. It serves as an elementary school focused on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its young learners. The school is dedicated to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success by emphasizing fundamental academic skills, character development, and community involvement.

The school benefits from being part of a small, close-knit district, which allows for a more personalized approach to education. By utilizing the resources provided through the Derby Public Schools network, Irving School aims to provide a well-rounded curriculum that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Families and community members can stay connected with the school’s specific programs, academic calendars, and administrative updates through the official district website.

306

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irving School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	140
Black	68
Asian	5
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
140 (45.8 %)
White
71 (23.2 %)
Black
68 (22.2 %)
Two or More
21 (6.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Derby School District
Phone:	(203)736-5043
Website:	http://www.derbypride.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 42