Enrollment
340
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danbury, CT
Morris Street School
Federal NCES profile for Morris Street 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 090102000156
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris Street School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 13
- elementary schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris Street School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Street School ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Danbury, CT.
School address
District: Danbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090102000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morris Street School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morris Street School
Morris Street School is a mid-sized elementary school in Danbury, Connecticut, enrolling 340 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 340 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Danbury School District spends $19,075 per pupil, 20% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Danbury's elementary schools, it stands alongside Park Avenue School (562 students): Morris Street School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.7:1 vs 10.8:1).
Danbury School District also operates Danbury High School (3,612 students) and Broadview Middle School (1,070 students) alongside Morris Street 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 Morris Street School compares
Morris Street 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▲ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 82.4%
White 9.4%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Morris Street 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 Morris Street 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 Morris Street 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morris Street 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
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
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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Morris Street School
How many students attend Morris Street School?
Morris Street School has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Street School is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morris Street School?
47.1% of students at Morris Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris Street School?
The largest demographic group at Morris Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment, in Danbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris Street School?
Morris Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Morris Street School rank among elementary schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Street 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.
Is Morris Street School a good school?
Morris Street School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Morris Street 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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