At a glance
Reported students
562
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
Park Avenue School: 562 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
12.9:1 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
- 610
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Park Avenue School
Park Avenue School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Danbury. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Danbury School District. NCES reports 562 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 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to 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 (77.4%) and White (12.6%). English learners represent 58.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Park Avenue School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.6 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
- 58.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.6%
- Hispanic77.4%
- Black4.6%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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.
Shelter Rock School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
527 reported students
Ellsworth Avenue School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
492 reported students
Stadley Rough School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
479 reported students
Hayestown Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
450 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 Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Street School Elementary · Danbury School District | KG–05 | 340 | 0.6 mi |
| South Street School Elementary · Danbury School District | KG–05 | 372 | 1 mi |
| DPS Early Childhood Center Elementary · Danbury School District | PK–KG | 65 | 1.1 mi |
| Mill Ridge Primary School Elementary · Danbury School District | KG–03 | 319 | 1.2 mi |
| Ellsworth Avenue School Elementary · Danbury School District | PK–05 | 492 | 1.4 mi |
| Western CT Academy of International Studies Elementary Magne Elementary · Danbury School District | KG–05 | 330 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Park Avenue School
What grades does Park Avenue School serve?
Park Avenue School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Danbury School District.
How many students attend Park Avenue School?
Park Avenue School reported 562 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 610 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Park Avenue School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 562 students and 43.6 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 Park Avenue School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Park 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 Park Avenue School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.5% 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 Park Avenue School in?
Park 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 Park Avenue School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Morris Street School (0.6 mi), South Street School (1 mi), DPS Early Childhood Center (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.