Below Average
#843 of 990 schools in CT
Ellsworth Avenue School
Elementary School · Danbury School District · Danbury, CT
A Danbury School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
53 Ellsworth Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ellsworth Avenue School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ellsworth Avenue School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danbury), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,373
Median home value
$351,400
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
43.1%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06810; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dps Early Childhood Center at GranvilleEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK | 0.2 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Dps Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 177 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Danbury School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #7 of 19
- District spending per student
- $19,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ellsworth Avenue School is listed in Danbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ellsworth Avenue School
Ellsworth Avenue School is a public elementary school in Danbury, CT, part of Danbury School District, serving approximately 507 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #843 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ellsworth Avenue School
What grades does Ellsworth Avenue School serve?
Ellsworth Avenue School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ellsworth Avenue School?
Ellsworth Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Avenue School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellsworth Avenue School rank in CT?
Ellsworth Avenue School ranks #843 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Ellsworth Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellsworth Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ellsworth Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellsworth Avenue School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ellsworth Avenue School a charter school?
No, Ellsworth Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellsworth Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Ellsworth Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellsworth Avenue School?
59.2% of students at Ellsworth Avenue School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (203) 797-4740
- Area population (ZIP 06810)
- 55,179
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06810; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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