Ellsworth Avenue School

sites.google.com/a/danbury.k12.ct.us/ellsworth-avenue-school-2/

466 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ellsworth Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Danbury, Connecticut, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Danbury Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a community where students from various backgrounds can thrive through collaborative learning and a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Ellsworth Avenue School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement to help students reach their full potential. The school leverages its resources to offer various enrichment programs, ensuring that students have access to well-rounded educational experiences that prepare them for success in middle school and beyond. By focusing on individualized attention and the implementation of district-wide educational standards, the school strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens within the Danbury community.

466

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellsworth Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	361
Black	19
Asian	14
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

Hispanic
361 (77.5 %)
White
54 (11.6 %)
Black
19 (4.1 %)
Two or More
15 (3.2 %)
Asian
14 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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)797-4740
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/danbury.k12.ct.us/ellsworth-avenue-school-2/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 64

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 80