Darien School District

District Overview
Located at 2 Renshaw Road in Darien, Connecticut, the Darien School District operates as an active, comprehensive public school system situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metropolitan area. Serving a total enrollment of 4,673 students, the district encompasses seven operational school facilities offering a continuous educational pathway from prekindergarten through 12th grade. As a traditional public school system, it provides a stable and structured environment designed to foster academic excellence and personal growth across all grade levels.

A defining element of the district is its robust staffing infrastructure, which ensures low student-to-educator ratios and comprehensive support services. The district employs approximately 860 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers alongside 134 FTE instructional aides and over 850 FTE support personnel, bringing the total staff workforce to nearly 1,848 full-time equivalent positions. This deep investment in instructional and administrative resources reflects a strong commitment to student success and community engagement. Prospective families, current students, and educational researchers can learn more by contacting the central administration at (203) 656-7400 or by visiting the district online at www.darienps.org.
7
Total Schools
4,673
Total Students
859.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Darien School District
Demographic Student Count
White3,729
Hispanic352
Black39
Asian310
Two or More237
American Indian2
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    3,729 (79.8%)
  • Hispanic
    352 (7.5%)
  • Asian
    310 (6.6%)
  • Two or More
    237 (5.1%)
  • Black
    39 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Darien School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:4,673*
Teachers (FTE):859.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.4
Schools in Darien School District
Found 7 Schools