- Enrollment
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danbury, CT
King Street Primary School
Federal NCES profile for King Street Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090102000153
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King Street Primary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #9 of 13
- elementary schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
King Street Primary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King Street Primary School ranks #9 of 13 elementary schools in Danbury, CT.
School address
District: Danbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090102000153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
King Street Primary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 090102000153 · Danbury, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 12.3:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Danbury High School (3,612 students)
King Street Primary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
King Street Primary 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 393
King Street Primary School
393 students
What this shows King Street Primary School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How King Street Primary School compares
King Street Primary 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
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 69.7%
White 20.4%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, King Street Primary 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 King Street Primary 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers Park Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King Street Primary 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
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about King Street Primary School
How many students attend King Street Primary School?
King Street Primary School has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Street Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at King Street Primary School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King Street Primary School?
35.4% of students at King Street Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King Street Primary School?
The largest demographic group at King Street Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment, in Danbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King Street Primary School?
King Street Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Primary School rank among elementary schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, King Street Primary School ranks #9 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 Primary 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.