Park Avenue School

Summary:

Park Avenue School is an elementary school in Danbury, Connecticut, serving 608 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Danbury School District, which is ranked 142 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Avenue School consistently underperforms academically, with only 8.6% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 25.7% in the Danbury School District and 45.9% statewide. The school ranks in the bottom quartile of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Park Avenue School struggles to support the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, ranking 225 out of 237 for female students and 223 out of 233 for male students, both with 0 SchoolDigger stars. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.96% to 61.98%, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Great Plain School and Western CT Academy of International Studies Elementary Magnet, Park Avenue School is significantly underperforming. Additionally, the racial composition of the school has become less diverse over the past few years, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 26.3% to 12.01%, while the percentage of Hispanic students has increased from 61.31% to 78.95%. Despite being a low-performing school, Park Avenue School has not shown significant improvement in its academic outcomes or statewide ranking over the past several years.


Detail:

Public K-5

 82 Park Ave.
       Danbury, CT  06810


(203) 797-4763

District: Danbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
435th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,067 Help


Students who attend Park Avenue School usually attend:

Middle:    Rogers Park Middle School
High:    Danbury High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  608

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.9%
White:
12.0%
Asian:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Avenue School ranks worse than 87.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 10th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Danbury School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Park Avenue School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Danbury School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.9%), White (12%), Asian (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Avenue School is 11.4, which is the 2nd best among 11 elementary schools in the Danbury School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Avenue School is $14,067. 11 elementary schools in the Danbury School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Avenue School 435th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Park Avenue School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Danbury School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Danbury School District 142nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Park Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Park Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.22 340th 570 40.4%
2007 55.85 335th 568 41.0%
2008 36.20 426th 565 24.6%
2009 44.30 400th 566 29.3%
2010 42.78 413th 579 28.7%
2011 50.70 363rd 565 35.8%
2012 54.36 343rd 564 39.2%
2013 42.66 387th 557 30.5%
2015 29.23 405th 551 26.5%
2016 33.25 338th 518 34.7%
2017 27.45 377th 519 27.4%
2018 27.60 380th 532 28.6%
2019 33.96 345th 522 33.9%
2021 14.40 445th 538 17.3%
2022 14.93 391st 490 20.2%
2023 16.90 381st 491 22.4%
2024 10.43 435th 497 12.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Park Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.67 1st 8 87.5%
2019 85.27 1st 9 88.9%
2021 44.03 15th 34 55.9%
2022 68.67 3rd 15 80.0%
2023 50.34 4th 6 33.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Park Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.61 299th 371 19.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.60 209th 302 30.8%
2022 38.54 43rd 70 38.6%
2023 36.03 40th 72 44.4%
2024 16.69 64th 70 8.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.01 193rd 259 25.5%
2019 19.09 206th 242 14.9%
2021 9.85 401st 455 11.9%
2022 15.30 203rd 234 13.2%
2023 8.76 210th 230 8.7%
2024 6.54 225th 237 5.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.98 231st 262 11.8%
2019 26.93 192nd 247 22.3%
2021 14.26 381st 445 14.4%
2022 8.53 216th 232 6.9%
2023 4.44 226th 231 2.2%
2024 6.71 223rd 233 4.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Park Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.78 34th 101 66.3%
2019 77.36 16th 112 85.7%
2021 29.03 117th 173 32.4%
2022 49.09 50th 99 49.5%
2023 41.28 60th 108 44.4%
2024 26.90 87th 111 21.6%
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Rank History for White students at Park Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 2.22 326th 327 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 16, 2017

Open Quote Park Avenue School was just named a CT State School of Distinction.
We moved here from Easton and feel like the luckiest family in the world. The principal is excellent, our three kids have never read better. The families are warm, welcoming and caring. The school just started a community garden. The neighborhood is very tight knit and walkable with a breath taking park called Tarrywile and great amenities like Whole Foods just a few blocks away from this school.

For the first time in our kids education we feel like we have a school where our kids love their daily routine and have friends galore.

We saved so much money moving here that we are free to travel now and sign up for extra curricular activities which in this area are tremendous.

We just couldn't be more pleased. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Park Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 250 46 18 32 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1989 224 55 19 37 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1990 190 56 15 54 n/a n/a n/a 0 315
1991 202 51 18 62 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1992 213 48 33 68 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1993 185 46 21 58 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1994 214 63 28 68 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1995 197 63 30 88 5 n/a n/a 0 383
1996 197 63 30 88 5 n/a n/a 0 383
1997 181 79 35 104 1 n/a n/a 0 400
1998 179 68 40 93 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 186 52 39 105 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2000 164 59 42 103 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2001 163 46 38 111 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2002 146 40 47 126 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2003 146 40 47 126 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2004 142 42 39 129 2 n/a n/a 0 354
2005 146 38 40 138 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2006 169 35 48 151 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 126 39 35 157 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2008 144 33 38 161 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2009 142 46 36 176 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2010 141 45 35 189 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2011 139 33 37 212 0 0 4 0 425
2012 132 28 33 229 1 0 3 0 426
2013 131 25 27 241 0 0 7 0 431
2014 127 21 20 253 0 0 12 0 433
2015 140 34 25 345 0 0 19 0 563
2016 157 34 25 362 0 0 17 0 595
2017 152 28 27 365 0 0 20 0 592
2018 174 30 25 378 0 1 21 0 629
2019 167 28 24 402 0 1 18 0 640
2020 192 36 28 363 0 1 15 0 635
2021 157 34 26 366 0 1 13 0 597
2022 95 21 23 452 0 1 18 0 610
2023 73 17 22 480 0 1 15 0 608

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Park Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 20.0 17.3 n/a
1989 335 19.0 17.6 n/a
1990 315 17.0 18.5 n/a
1991 333 18.5 18.0 n/a
1992 362 21.2 17.0 27.1
1993 310 19.3 16.1 2.6
1994 374 22.0 17.0 36.6
1995 383 19.7 19.4 31.3
1996 383 19.7 19.4 31.3
1997 400 22.6 17.7 35.3
1998 380 23.7 16.0 38.4
1999 382 26.8 14.3 40.8
2000 368 28.4 13.0 41.6
2001 358 28.2 12.7 n/a
2002 361 26.4 13.7 52.4
2003 361 26.4 13.7 52.4
2004 354 28.9 12.2 0
2005 363 26.4 13.8 n/a
2006 404 26.5 15.2 48
2007 357 26.4 13.5 52.9
2008 376 27.8 13.5 56.9
2009 400 27.4 15.4 53.5
2010 410 26.1 15.7 64.1
2011 425 25.7 16.4 69.4
2012 426 26.8 15.8 74.9
2013 431 27.9 15.4 73.3
2014 433 26.7 16.1 64.7
2015 563 36.0 15.6 76.9
2016 595 40.0 14.8 72.8
2017 592 38.5 15.3 71.8
2018 629 38.8 16.1 78.1
2019 640 40.0 15.9 83.8
2020 635 42.4 14.9 55.3
2021 597 42.9 13.8 62
2022 610 44.9 13.5 62
2023 608 52.9 11.4 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Park Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 20.0 17.3 n/a
1989 335 19.0 17.6 n/a
1990 315 17.0 18.5 n/a
1991 333 18.5 18.0 n/a
1992 362 21.2 17.0 27.1
1993 310 19.3 16.1 2.6
1994 374 22.0 17.0 36.6
1995 383 19.7 19.4 31.3
1996 383 19.7 19.4 31.3
1997 400 22.6 17.7 35.3
1998 380 23.7 16.0 38.4
1999 382 26.8 14.3 40.8
2000 368 28.4 13.0 41.6
2001 358 28.2 12.7 n/a
2002 361 26.4 13.7 52.4
2003 361 26.4 13.7 52.4
2004 354 28.9 12.2 0
2005 363 26.4 13.8 n/a
2006 404 26.5 15.2 48
2007 357 26.4 13.5 52.9
2008 376 27.8 13.5 56.9
2009 400 27.4 15.4 53.5
2010 410 26.1 15.7 64.1
2011 425 25.7 16.4 69.4
2012 426 26.8 15.8 74.9
2013 431 27.9 15.4 73.3
2014 433 26.7 16.1 64.7
2015 563 36.0 15.6 76.9
2016 595 40.0 14.8 72.8
2017 592 38.5 15.3 71.8
2018 629 38.8 16.1 78.1
2019 640 40.0 15.9 83.8
2020 635 42.4 14.9 55.3
2021 597 42.9 13.8 62
2022 610 44.9 13.5 62
2023 608 52.9 11.4 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Avenue School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,673
2019 $12,155
2020 $11,838
2021 $12,346
2022 $11,519
2023 $14,067

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Avenue School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 345th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 381st of 491 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue School)42.222.2
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Danbury School District)44.231.4
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Avenue School)47.137
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Danbury School District)45.635.2
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue School)42.331.1
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Danbury School District)47.235.8
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Avenue School)56.835.8
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Danbury School District)52.233.1
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue School)46.320.8
 25.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Danbury School District)54.633.5
 21.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Avenue School)41.723.8
 17.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Danbury School District)44.525.9
 18.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students640608
 5%
African American2817
 39.3%
American Indian00
Asian2422
 8.3%
Hispanic402480
 19.4%
Pacific Islander11
White16773
 56.3%
Two or More Races1815
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.8%53%
 30.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Park Avenue School

In the 2022-23 school year, 608 students attended Park Avenue School.

Students at Park Avenue School are 79% Hispanic, 12% White, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Park Avenue School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rogers Park Middle School
High : Danbury High School

Park Avenue School ranks in the bottom 12.5% of Connecticut elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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