- Enrollment
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danbury, CT
Ellsworth Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Ellsworth Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090102000159
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellsworth Avenue School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Connecticut schools.
- #7 of 13
- elementary schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellsworth Avenue School has class sizes larger than 93% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellsworth Avenue School ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Danbury, CT.
School address
District: Danbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090102000159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Ellsworth Avenue School grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 090102000159 · Danbury, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 15.4:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Danbury High School (3,612 students)
Ellsworth Avenue School grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Ellsworth Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Danbury High S
Danbury High School
3,612 students
- Broadview Midd 1,070
Broadview Middle School
1,070 students
- Rogers Park Mi 888
Rogers Park Middle School
888 students
- Westside Middl 736
Westside Middle School Academy
736 students
- Park Avenue Sc 562
Park Avenue School
562 students
- This school 492
Ellsworth Avenue School
492 students
What this shows Ellsworth Avenue School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellsworth Avenue School compares
Ellsworth Avenue School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▲ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 93% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.7%
White 9.6%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Ellsworth Avenue School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Danbury School District reports $19,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellsworth Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellsworth Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Danbury
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Park Avenue School
Standard public school
562 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Shelter Rock School
Standard public school
527 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Stadley Rough School
Standard public school
479 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Hayestown Avenue School
Standard public school
450 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
King Street Primary School
Standard public school
393 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Pembroke School
Standard public school
376 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellsworth Avenue School
How many students attend Ellsworth Avenue School?
Ellsworth Avenue School has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Avenue School is 15.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellsworth Avenue School?
43.1% of students at Ellsworth Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellsworth Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Ellsworth Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment, in Danbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellsworth Avenue School?
Ellsworth Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ellsworth Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellsworth Avenue School ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Danbury, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Danbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Danbury School District?
Besides Ellsworth Avenue School, Danbury School District also operates Danbury High School (3,612 students), Broadview Middle School (1,070 students), and Rogers Park Middle School (888 students). See the Danbury School District district page for the complete list.