At a glance
Reported students
492
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
Ellsworth Avenue School: 492 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 451
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Ellsworth Avenue School
Ellsworth Avenue School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Danbury. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Danbury School District. NCES reports 492 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, above the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (79.7%) and White (9.6%). English learners represent 59.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ellsworth Avenue School
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 59.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.6%
- Hispanic79.7%
- Black3.9%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Danbury School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stadley Rough School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
479 reported students
Shelter Rock School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
527 reported students
Hayestown Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
450 reported students
Park Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
562 reported students
King Street Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
393 reported students
Pembroke School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
376 reported students
Public schools near Ellsworth Avenue School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPS Early Childhood Center Elementary · Danbury School District | PK–KG | 65 | 0.8 mi |
| Hayestown Avenue School Elementary · Danbury School District | KG–05 | 450 | 0.9 mi |
| Morris Street School Elementary · Danbury School District | KG–05 | 340 | 1.1 mi |
| South Street School Elementary · Danbury School District | KG–05 | 372 | 1.1 mi |
| Park Avenue School Elementary · Danbury School District | KG–05 | 562 | 1.4 mi |
| Great Plain School Elementary · Danbury School District | KG–05 | 271 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ellsworth Avenue School
What grades does Ellsworth Avenue School serve?
Ellsworth Avenue School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Danbury School District.
How many students attend Ellsworth Avenue School?
Ellsworth Avenue School reported 492 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 451 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ellsworth Avenue School?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 492 students and 32.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ellsworth Avenue School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ellsworth Avenue School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Danbury School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ellsworth Avenue School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ellsworth Avenue School in?
Ellsworth Avenue School is part of Danbury School District, based in Danbury, CT, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ellsworth Avenue School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include DPS Early Childhood Center (0.8 mi), Hayestown Avenue School (0.9 mi), Morris Street School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.