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#383 of 990 schools in CT

Top 39% in state

Great Plain School

Elementary School · Danbury School District · Danbury, CT

A Danbury School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10 Stadley Rough Rd., Danbury, CT 06811

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$19,572
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

Students at Great Plain School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Great Plain 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat 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

$107,519

Median home value

$405,800

Median rent

$1,754/mo

College educated

41.2%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Gregory the Great SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–80.6 mi220Compare →
Stadley Rough SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9K–50.9 mi520Compare →
Hayestown Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–51.0 mi447Compare →
Ellsworth Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–51.4 mi507Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#1 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

Great Plain School is listed in Danbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Great Plain School

Great Plain School is a public elementary school in Danbury, CT, part of Danbury School District, serving approximately 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #383 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Great Plain School

What grades does Great Plain School serve?

Great Plain School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Great Plain School?

Great Plain School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Plain School?

The student-teacher ratio at Great Plain School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Great Plain School rank in CT?

Great Plain School ranks #383 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Great Plain School's MySchoolScout rating?

Great Plain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Great Plain School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Plain School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Great Plain School a charter school?

No, Great Plain School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Great Plain School a Title I school?

No, Great Plain School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Plain School?

43.6% of students at Great Plain 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
264
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
Area population (ZIP 06811)
30,526
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
46.3
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 06811; 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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