South Street School

sites.google.com/danbury.k12.ct.us/sss

386 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Street School is a public elementary school located in Danbury, Connecticut, serving students in the Danbury Public Schools district. As a K-5 institution, it plays a foundational role in the local community, emphasizing core academic instruction in subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, reflecting the broader demographic makeup of the city of Danbury.

The school is committed to supporting the holistic development of its students through various academic programs and extracurricular opportunities. Beyond standard curriculum requirements, South Street School focuses on social-emotional learning and character development to help students navigate their early educational years. By maintaining partnerships with families and the surrounding community, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while preparing for the transition to middle school.

386

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	280
Black	14
Asian	22
Two or More	16
American Indian	6

Hispanic
280 (72.5 %)
White
48 (12.4 %)
Asian
22 (5.7 %)
Two or More
16 (4.1 %)
Black
14 (3.6 %)
American Indian
6 (1.6 %)

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)797-4787
Website:	http://sites.google.com/danbury.k12.ct.us/sss
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 58

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 67