At a glance
Reported students
522
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446
John C. Daniels: 522 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
13.7:1 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
- 413
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about John C. Daniels
John C. Daniels is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in New Haven. It is one of 35 current school records connected to New Haven School District. NCES reports 522 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 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, 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 (81.2%) and Black (10.3%). English learners represent 39% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John C. Daniels
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 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 0.5 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
- 39%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White4.8%
- Hispanic81.2%
- Black10.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
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
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 New Haven School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Nathan Hale School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
506 reported students
Barnard Environmental Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
496 reported students
Conte/West Hills Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
496 reported students
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
Elementary · Grades PK–08
489 reported students
John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
486 reported students
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
483 reported students
Public schools near John C. Daniels
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness Elementary · New Haven School District | KG–08 | 434 | 0.3 mi |
| Hill Central Music Academy Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 430 | 0.4 mi |
| Truman School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 460 | 0.6 mi |
| Augusta Lewis Troup School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 300 | 0.9 mi |
| Barnard Environmental Magnet School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 496 | 1 mi |
| Conte/West Hills Magnet School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 496 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John C. Daniels
What grades does John C. Daniels serve?
John C. Daniels reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Haven School District.
How many students attend John C. Daniels?
John C. Daniels reported 522 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 413 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John C. Daniels?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 522 students and 38 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 John C. Daniels a public, charter, or magnet school?
John C. Daniels is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of John C. Daniels students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.2% 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 John C. Daniels in?
John C. Daniels is part of New Haven School District, based in New Haven, CT, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John C. Daniels?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness (0.3 mi), Hill Central Music Academy (0.4 mi), Truman School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.