- Enrollment
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danbury, CT
King Street Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for King Street Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090102001166
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King Street Intermediate School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Connecticut schools.
- #13 of 13
- elementary schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
King Street Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King Street Intermediate School ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Danbury, CT.
School address
District: Danbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090102001166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
King Street Intermediate School shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 090102001166 · Danbury, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 16:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Danbury High School (3,612 students)
King Street Intermediate School shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
King Street Intermediate 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 367
King Street Intermediate School
367 students
What this shows King Street Intermediate School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How King Street Intermediate School compares
King Street Intermediate School is a shrinking 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%
White 22.3%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, King Street Intermediate School is more 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 King Street Intermediate 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King Street Intermediate 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
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
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about King Street Intermediate School
How many students attend King Street Intermediate School?
King Street Intermediate School has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Street Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at King Street Intermediate School is 16:1, which is 32% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King Street Intermediate School?
40.9% of students at King Street Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King Street Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at King Street Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Danbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King Street Intermediate School?
King Street Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 King Street Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, King Street Intermediate School ranks #13 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 King Street Intermediate 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.