PARK AVENUE SCHOOL

Park Avenue School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Danbury School District school district, located in Danbury, CT with about 629 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Park Avenue School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Park Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Danbury, Connecticut, serving students in the Danbury Public School district. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning. The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader multicultural community of Danbury, and strives to create an inclusive environment where students from various backgrounds can thrive.

The school is committed to supporting its students through a structured curriculum that meets state educational standards while fostering a collaborative partnership with families. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Park Avenue School works to integrate technology into the classroom and provides various support services to ensure that all students, including those with unique learning needs, have access to high-quality instruction. Through its dedicated staff and community-focused approach, the school aims to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Park Avenue School at (203) 797-4763 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

82 Park Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810-7630
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PARK AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Danbury, CT with about 629 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
629
Teachers:
38.87
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 629 students

Hispanic/Latino
60.1%
White
27.7%
Black or African American
4.8%
Asian
4.0%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.