John C. Daniels

www.nhps.net

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

John C. Daniels School of International Communication is a public magnet school located in New Haven, Connecticut, serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the New Haven Public Schools district, the institution is recognized for its unique educational focus on international communication, which integrates global perspectives into the core curriculum. The school emphasizes fostering cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship, preparing students to navigate and contribute to an increasingly interconnected world.

In addition to its specialized theme, the school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to develop foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The campus at 569 Congress Ave. serves as a hub for its local community, promoting an environment that encourages academic excellence alongside character development. By leveraging its magnet status, John C. Daniels attracts a diverse student body and utilizes specialized resources to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond traditional classroom boundaries.

494

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John C. Daniels
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	375
Black	61
Asian	7
Two or More	11

Hispanic
375 (75.9 %)
Black
61 (12.3 %)
White
40 (8.1 %)
Two or More
11 (2.2 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)

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:	New Haven School District
Phone:	(475)220-3600
Website:	http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
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

Pre-Kindergarten 76

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John C. Daniels
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	76
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	44
Grade 7	41
Grade 8	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John C. Daniels
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	262	53%
Male	232	47%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)