- Enrollment
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danbury, CT
South Street School
Federal NCES profile for South Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090102000162
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Street School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Connecticut schools.
- #12 of 13
- elementary schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Street School has class sizes larger than 83% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Street School ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Danbury, CT.
School address
District: Danbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090102000162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
South Street School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090102000162 · Danbury, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 13.8:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Danbury High School (3,612 students)
South Street School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
South Street 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 372
South Street School
372 students
What this shows South Street School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Street School compares
South Street 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▲ 2% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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 71.5%
White 11.8%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.3%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, South Street 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 South 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 | Lower 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 South Street 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Street School
How many students attend South Street School?
South Street School has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Street School is 13.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Street School?
37.3% of students at South Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Street School?
The largest demographic group at South Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in Danbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Street School?
South Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 South Street School rank among elementary schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, South Street School ranks #12 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 South 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.