Hindley School is one of the 5 elementary schools in Darien, Connecticut, serving roughly 550 pupils from kindergarten through Grade 5. A part of Darien Public Schools, Hindley sits at 10 Nearwater Lane in the Noroton section of Darien. Every year, Hindley hosts a town fair called the Hindley Happening.
Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hindley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hindley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Hindley Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Hindley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hindley Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 939 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
5%
32%
Black
n/a
12%
White
83%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hindley Elementary School's ranking?
Hindley Elementary School is ranked #33 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Hindley Elementary School often compared to?
Hindley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holmes Elementary School, Ox Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Hindley Elementary School?
411 students attend Hindley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hindley Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hindley Elementary School?
Hindley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hindley Elementary School offer ?
Hindley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hindley Elementary School part of?
Hindley Elementary School is part of Darien School District.
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