Enrollment
492
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ellsworth Avenue School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ellsworth Avenue School
Ellsworth Avenue School is a mid-sized elementary school in Danbury, Connecticut, enrolling 492 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Connecticut schools and 27% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 492 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and White (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Danbury School District spends $19,075 per pupil, 20% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Danbury's elementary schools, it stands alongside Park Avenue School (562 students): Ellsworth Avenue School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 10.8:1).
Danbury School District also operates Danbury High School (3,612 students) and Broadview Middle School (1,070 students) alongside Ellsworth Avenue School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ellsworth Avenue School compares
Ellsworth Avenue School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danbury School District, which includes Ellsworth Avenue School.
$19,075
Per student
-20%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 33.3%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ellsworth Avenue School a good school?
Ellsworth Avenue School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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