Candlewood Lake Elementary School vs Hayestown Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candlewood Lake Elementary School
Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,085 students
Hayestown Avenue School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
| Measure | Candlewood Lake Elementary School Brookfield, Connecticut | Hayestown Avenue School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 596 | #359 of 596 |
| National rank | #5533 of 50,301 | #19863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,085 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 1,085 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Brookfield | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Candlewood Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 57.6).
- •Candlewood Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 64.4%).
- •Candlewood Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.6).
- •Candlewood Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 450.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Candlewood Lake Elementary School better than Hayestown Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Candlewood Lake Elementary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 57.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Candlewood Lake Elementary School and Hayestown Avenue School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Brookfield and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candlewood Lake Elementary School: 1,085. Hayestown Avenue School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candlewood Lake Elementary School and Hayestown Avenue School rank in Connecticut?
Candlewood Lake Elementary School is 206th of 596 and Hayestown Avenue School is 359th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).