Hayestown Avenue School

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449 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hayestown Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Danbury, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Danbury Public School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills, complemented by a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse social, emotional, and educational needs of its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hayestown Avenue School places a strong focus on community engagement and the active involvement of families in the educational process. The school maintains a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging communication between staff, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded school experience. By promoting a culture of mutual respect and high expectations, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors and as responsible members of the local community.

449

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hayestown Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	289
Black	29
Asian	37
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

Hispanic
289 (64.4 %)
White
70 (15.6 %)
Asian
37 (8.2 %)
Black
29 (6.5 %)
Two or More
23 (5.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Danbury School District
Phone:	(203)797-4771
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/danbury.k12.ct.us/hayestown-avenue-school/home
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 72