- Enrollment
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danbury, CT
Hayestown Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Hayestown Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090102000152
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayestown Avenue School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 13
- elementary schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayestown Avenue School has class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayestown Avenue School ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Danbury, CT.
School address
District: Danbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090102000152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hayestown Avenue School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 090102000152 · Danbury, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 13.6:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Danbury High School (3,612 students)
Hayestown Avenue School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Hayestown 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 450
Hayestown Avenue School
450 students
What this shows Hayestown Avenue School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayestown Avenue School compares
Hayestown Avenue School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%
White 12.9%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Hayestown Avenue School is about as mixed as 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 Hayestown Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayestown 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
Ellsworth Avenue School
Standard public school
492 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Stadley Rough School
Standard public school
479 students 13.3:1 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayestown Avenue School
How many students attend Hayestown Avenue School?
Hayestown Avenue School has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayestown Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayestown Avenue School is 13.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayestown Avenue School?
41.2% of students at Hayestown Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayestown Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Hayestown Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Danbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayestown Avenue School?
Hayestown Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Hayestown Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayestown Avenue School ranks #2 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 Hayestown 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.