Morris Street School

sites.google.com/a/danbury.k12.ct.us/morris-street-elementary/

376 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Morris Street School is a public elementary school located in Danbury, Connecticut, serving students in the Danbury Public Schools district. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for young learners, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where a diverse student body is encouraged to meet high academic standards while developing the skills necessary for lifelong learning.

In addition to its core curriculum, Morris Street School prioritizes community involvement and strong communication between educators and families. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep parents informed about school events, district initiatives, and classroom expectations. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to the success of every child, Morris Street School strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, all within the context of the larger Danbury educational community.

376

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	299
Black	11
Asian	5
Two or More	16

Hispanic
299 (79.5 %)
White
45 (12.0 %)
Two or More
16 (4.3 %)
Black
11 (2.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)

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)797-4809
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/danbury.k12.ct.us/morris-street-elementary/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 57

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 57