Ellsworth Avenue School

Summary:

Ellsworth Avenue School is an elementary school in Danbury, Connecticut, serving 466 students in grades PK-5. 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. Over the past several years, Ellsworth Avenue School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ellsworth Avenue School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (77.47%) compared to nearby schools like Shelter Rock School, Mill Ridge Primary School, and Western CT Academy of International Studies Elementary Magnet, which generally outperform Ellsworth Avenue School in academic metrics. The school also has a lower percentage of White students (11.59%) compared to the surrounding schools. Ellsworth Avenue School consistently underperforms the Danbury School District and the state of Connecticut in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 13.2% of 3rd graders, 20% of 4th graders, and 19.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 49.4%, and 51.4%, respectively.

Ellsworth Avenue School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.15% to 62% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status, consistently rank in the bottom half or bottom quarter of Connecticut elementary schools in their respective categories. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from ranking 330 out of 522 Connecticut elementary schools in 2018-2019 to ranking 448 out of 497 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance is not improving relative to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 53 Ellsworth Ave
       Danbury, CT  06810


(203) 797-4740

District: Danbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
448th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,619 Help


Students who attend Ellsworth Avenue School usually attend:

Middle:    Broadview Middle School
High:    Danbury High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  466

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.5%
White:
11.6%
African American:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.1% Help


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Compare Details Ellsworth Avenue School ranks worse than 90.1% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last 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 8.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ellsworth Avenue School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Danbury School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellsworth Avenue School is $25,619, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the Danbury School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ellsworth Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellsworth Avenue School 448th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Ellsworth Avenue School in the ranking list.)

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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 Ellsworth Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Ellsworth Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 30.69 449th 570 21.2%
2007 50.54 362nd 568 36.3%
2008 34.35 431st 565 23.7%
2009 55.07 345th 566 39.0%
2010 50.93 364th 579 37.1%
2011 36.50 427th 565 24.4%
2012 31.46 442nd 564 21.6%
2013 20.13 472nd 557 15.3%
2015 29.17 406th 551 26.3%
2016 23.72 392nd 518 24.3%
2017 28.52 372nd 519 28.3%
2018 37.21 337th 532 36.7%
2019 37.28 330th 522 36.8%
2021 13.40 455th 538 15.4%
2022 13.67 400th 490 18.4%
2023 12.10 411th 491 16.3%
2024 8.76 448th 497 9.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ellsworth Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.60 9th 34 73.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ellsworth Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.24 282nd 371 24.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellsworth Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.15 200th 302 33.8%
2022 46.53 36th 70 48.6%
2023 22.70 62nd 72 13.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ellsworth Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.34 212th 259 18.1%
2019 30.85 180th 242 25.6%
2021 11.49 392nd 455 13.8%
2022 10.71 209th 234 10.7%
2023 8.38 212th 230 7.8%
2024 5.38 232nd 237 2.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ellsworth Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.78 187th 262 28.6%
2019 37.08 167th 247 32.4%
2021 10.76 389th 445 12.6%
2024 4.32 229th 233 1.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ellsworth Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.69 5th 101 95.0%
2019 81.06 13th 112 88.4%
2021 37.19 100th 173 42.2%
2022 39.27 61st 99 38.4%
2023 30.22 83rd 108 23.1%
2024 23.57 91st 111 18.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Ellsworth Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 154 11 30 41 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1989 165 21 56 53 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1990 141 31 60 56 n/a n/a n/a 0 288
1991 145 29 62 52 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1992 133 28 66 81 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1993 136 29 29 51 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1994 129 26 31 45 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1995 147 35 31 54 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1996 147 35 31 54 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1997 153 39 28 48 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1998 155 33 27 57 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 162 33 36 72 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2000 169 27 22 89 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2001 176 27 27 95 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2002 145 22 26 107 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2003 145 22 26 107 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2004 143 30 26 106 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2005 121 29 35 118 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2006 139 28 36 120 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2007 124 33 25 127 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2008 140 36 22 134 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2009 124 35 25 166 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2010 133 38 28 196 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2011 110 32 30 219 0 0 5 0 396
2012 111 39 27 197 0 0 5 0 379
2013 113 30 29 224 0 0 9 0 405
2014 108 25 24 261 0 0 17 0 435
2015 100 21 22 266 0 0 20 0 429
2016 99 13 22 282 0 0 16 0 432
2017 104 15 23 292 0 0 16 0 450
2018 100 13 21 323 0 0 14 0 471
2019 91 10 22 337 0 0 9 0 469
2020 115 14 22 334 1 0 10 0 496
2021 104 13 14 337 1 0 10 0 479
2022 66 15 15 345 1 0 10 0 452
2023 54 19 14 361 3 0 15 0 466

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 Ellsworth Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 236 16.0 14.7 n/a
1989 295 17.0 17.3 n/a
1990 288 18.0 16.0 n/a
1991 288 16.0 18.0 n/a
1992 308 20.4 15.0 39.6
1993 245 16.8 14.6 3.3
1994 231 15.4 15.0 55.4
1995 267 15.8 16.9 43.8
1996 267 15.8 16.9 43.8
1997 268 18.5 14.5 36.6
1998 272 20.0 13.6 38.2
1999 303 22.1 13.7 51.8
2000 307 23.5 13.1 42.3
2001 325 24.2 13.4 n/a
2002 300 22.8 13.2 49.7
2003 300 22.8 13.2 49.7
2004 305 25.2 12.1 0
2005 303 20.5 14.8 n/a
2006 323 21.0 15.4 48.3
2007 309 22.0 14.0 48.9
2008 332 23.9 13.9 56
2009 350 24.8 15.2 50
2010 395 23.8 16.5 56.5
2011 396 26.7 14.8 66.7
2012 379 26.8 14.1 71
2013 405 25.3 15.9 71.9
2014 435 27.7 15.6 57.7
2015 429 29.0 14.7 75.5
2016 432 28.0 15.4 75
2017 450 28.3 15.8 78.2
2018 471 30.3 15.5 83.7
2019 469 29.4 15.9 88.7
2020 496 36.0 13.7 57.7
2021 479 35.6 13.4 62
2022 452 35.2 12.8 59.7
2023 466 32.2 14.4 52.1

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 Ellsworth Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 236 16.0 14.7 n/a
1989 295 17.0 17.3 n/a
1990 288 18.0 16.0 n/a
1991 288 16.0 18.0 n/a
1992 308 20.4 15.0 39.6
1993 245 16.8 14.6 3.3
1994 231 15.4 15.0 55.4
1995 267 15.8 16.9 43.8
1996 267 15.8 16.9 43.8
1997 268 18.5 14.5 36.6
1998 272 20.0 13.6 38.2
1999 303 22.1 13.7 51.8
2000 307 23.5 13.1 42.3
2001 325 24.2 13.4 n/a
2002 300 22.8 13.2 49.7
2003 300 22.8 13.2 49.7
2004 305 25.2 12.1 0
2005 303 20.5 14.8 n/a
2006 323 21.0 15.4 48.3
2007 309 22.0 14.0 48.9
2008 332 23.9 13.9 56
2009 350 24.8 15.2 50
2010 395 23.8 16.5 56.5
2011 396 26.7 14.8 66.7
2012 379 26.8 14.1 71
2013 405 25.3 15.9 71.9
2014 435 27.7 15.6 57.7
2015 429 29.0 14.7 75.5
2016 432 28.0 15.4 75
2017 450 28.3 15.8 78.2
2018 471 30.3 15.5 83.7
2019 469 29.4 15.9 88.7
2020 496 36.0 13.7 57.7
2021 479 35.6 13.4 62
2022 452 35.2 12.8 59.7
2023 466 32.2 14.4 52.1

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 Ellsworth Avenue School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,666
2019 $13,073
2020 $12,470
2021 $12,932
2022 $24,147
2023 $25,619

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellsworth Avenue School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 330th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 411th of 491 Elementary schools
 20.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ellsworth Avenue School)40.526.1
 14.4%
   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 (Ellsworth Avenue School)45.219.5
 25.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Danbury School District)45.635.2
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5547.4
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ellsworth Avenue School)4325
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Danbury School District)47.232
 15.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.649.2
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ellsworth Avenue School)47.314.9
 32.4%
   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 (Ellsworth Avenue School)56.821.4
 35.4%
   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 (Ellsworth Avenue School)52.617.9
 34.7%
   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 Students469466
 0.6%
African American1019
 90%
American Indian03
Asian2214
 36.4%
Hispanic337361
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White9154
 40.7%
Two or More Races915
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.7%52.1%
 36.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellsworth Avenue School

Ellsworth Avenue School ranks in the bottom 9.9% of Connecticut elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Ellsworth Avenue School.

Students at Ellsworth Avenue School are 77% Hispanic, 12% White, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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

Middle : Broadview Middle School
High : Danbury High School


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