Enrollment
562
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Avenue School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Avenue School
Park Avenue School is a mid-sized elementary school in Danbury, Connecticut, enrolling 562 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 562 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 Shelter Rock School (527 students): Park Avenue School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 14.6:1).
Danbury School District also operates Danbury High School (3,612 students) and Broadview Middle School (1,070 students) alongside Park Avenue 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 Park Avenue School compares
Park Avenue 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,075
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danbury School District, which includes Park Avenue 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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Park Avenue School a good school?
Park Avenue School earns 38/100 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 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.
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