GREAT PLAIN SCHOOL
Great Plain School is a public elementary school that is part of the Danbury School District school district, located in Danbury, CT with about 294 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 23 teachers, Great Plain School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Great Plain School, located at 10 Stadley Rough Rd. in Danbury, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Danbury Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character among its diverse student body. By fostering a sense of community, the school aims to prepare its young learners to become productive and engaged citizens.
The school's academic approach is supported by a dedicated staff that focuses on core competencies such as literacy, mathematics, science, and the humanities. In addition to standard classroom instruction, Great Plain School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains an active partnership with families to enhance the educational experience. Through various school programs and resources, the administration strives to create a well-rounded environment where students feel safe, encouraged, and challenged to achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact Great Plain School at (203) 797-4749 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Danbury, CT 06811-4023
(203) 797-4749
GREAT PLAIN SCHOOL is a public school in Danbury, CT with about 294 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Danbury School District
- Total Students:
- 294
- Teachers:
- 23.96
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 294 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.3%
- White
- 37.8%
- Asian
- 5.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.