Western CT Academy of International Studies Elementary Magne

sites.google.com/danbury.k12.ct.us/ais/home

351 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Western CT Academy of International Studies (AIS) is a public inter-district magnet elementary school located on the Westside campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is distinguished by its global-focused curriculum, which integrates international perspectives and world cultures into all core subject areas. By partnering with the university, the school creates a unique educational environment that emphasizes global citizenship, language acquisition, and a sophisticated approach to academic inquiry.

The academy’s mission is centered on developing well-rounded students who are prepared to thrive in a diverse, interconnected world. The curriculum utilizes an inquiry-based approach, encouraging students to think critically about global issues while fostering an appreciation for international diversity. In addition to rigorous academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative learning, utilizing its unique location to provide students with a learning atmosphere that bridges the gap between elementary education and higher-level academic standards.

351

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western CT Academy of International Studies Elementary Magne
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	157
Black	35
Asian	31
Two or More	24

Hispanic
157 (44.7 %)
White
104 (29.6 %)
Black
35 (10.0 %)
Asian
31 (8.8 %)
Two or More
24 (6.8 %)

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)778-7462
Website:	http://sites.google.com/danbury.k12.ct.us/ais/home
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 55

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 54