Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-3, King Street Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
King Street Primary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
King Street Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King Street Primary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#747 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
64%
29%
Black
4%
13%
White
26%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Street Primary School's ranking?
King Street Primary School is ranked #747 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend King Street Primary School?
381 students attend King Street Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of King Street Primary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King Street Primary School?
King Street Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does King Street Primary School offer ?
King Street Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is King Street Primary School part of?
King Street Primary School is part of Danbury School District.
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