Needs Improvement
#962 of 990 schools in CT
John C. Daniels
Elementary School · New Haven School District · New Haven, CT
A New Haven School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
569 Congress Ave., New Haven, CT 06519
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John C. Daniels score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John C. Daniels 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,132/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Haven), 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
$44,394
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
25.7%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06519; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global AwarenessEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Hill Central Music AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Truman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Amistad AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,125 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New Haven School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #34 of 37
- District spending per student
- $23,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
John C. Daniels is listed in New Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John C. Daniels
John C. Daniels is a public elementary school in New Haven, CT, part of New Haven School District, serving approximately 513 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #962 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John C. Daniels
What grades does John C. Daniels serve?
John C. Daniels serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend John C. Daniels?
John C. Daniels has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John C. Daniels?
The student-teacher ratio at John C. Daniels is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John C. Daniels rank in CT?
John C. Daniels ranks #962 of 990 schools in CT.
What is John C. Daniels's MySchoolScout rating?
John C. Daniels has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 John C. Daniels?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John C. Daniels has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John C. Daniels a charter school?
No, John C. Daniels is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John C. Daniels a Title I school?
No, John C. Daniels is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John C. Daniels?
69.4% of students at John C. Daniels 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (475) 220-3600
- Area population (ZIP 06519)
- 15,426
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 06519; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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