- Enrollment
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danbury, CT
Park Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Park Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090102000157
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Avenue School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #11 of 13
- elementary schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Avenue School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Avenue School ranks #11 of 13 elementary schools in Danbury, CT.
School address
District: Danbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090102000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Park Avenue School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.9 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090102000157 · Danbury, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 10.8:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Danbury High School (3,612 students)
Park Avenue School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.9 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Park 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
- This school 562
Park Avenue School
562 students
- Shelter Rock S 527
Shelter Rock School
527 students
What this shows Park Avenue School reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Avenue School compares
Park 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▲ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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 77.4%
White 12.6%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Park Avenue 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 Park 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 | Higher 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 |
| Shelter Rock School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park 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
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Danbury
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Avenue School
How many students attend Park Avenue School?
Park Avenue School has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue School is 10.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 Park Avenue School?
44.6% of students at Park Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Park Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment, in Danbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Avenue School?
Park Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Park Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Avenue School ranks #11 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 Park 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.