Irving School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Derby, Connecticut 06418 · Derby School District
#452 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#29463 of 50,301 nationally
About Irving School
Irving School is a public elementary located in Derby, in the Derby School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 322 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 452nd of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 322.
There are 5 schools in Derby; Irving School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Irving School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Irving School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Little Raiders University
Derby · Public other · Grades PK–PK
63 students · 1.0 km away
Derby High School
Derby · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students · 1.1 km away
Derby Middle School
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students · 1.2 km away
Ansonia Middle School
Ansonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students · 1.6 km away
Ansonia High School
Ansonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
617 students · 1.9 km away
Perry Hill Elementary School
Shelton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
711 students · 2.0 km away
Bradley School
Derby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students · 2.3 km away
Prendergast School
Ansonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students · 2.5 km away
Shelton High School
Shelton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,308 students · 2.7 km away
Intermediate School
Shelton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
714 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
Ridgebury Elementary School
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
Ridge Hill School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
321 students
Gainfield Elementary School
Southbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Washington School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
321 students
Plymouth Center School
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
320 students
William H. Hatton Elementary School
Southington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Irving School a good school?
Irving School has a Success Index (US) of 43.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #452 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Irving School rank in Connecticut?
Irving School ranks #452 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #29463 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Irving School?
Irving School had 322 students in 2025.
Is Irving School a elementary school or a high school?
Irving School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Irving School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Irving School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.