Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ellsworth Avenue 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 21% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellsworth Avenue School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Ellsworth Avenue School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellsworth Avenue School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#734 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
80%
32%
Black
4%
12%
White
9%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellsworth Avenue School's ranking?
Ellsworth Avenue School is ranked #734 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ellsworth Avenue School often compared to?
Ellsworth Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayestown Avenue School, South Street School, Dps Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ellsworth Avenue School?
492 students attend Ellsworth Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ellsworth Avenue School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellsworth Avenue School?
Ellsworth Avenue School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ellsworth Avenue School offer ?
Ellsworth Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ellsworth Avenue School part of?
Ellsworth Avenue School is part of Danbury School District.
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