DPS Early Childhood Center vs The Burnham School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DPS Early Childhood Center
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
65 students
The Burnham School
Bridgewater · Public elementary · Grades K–5
68 students
| Measure | DPS Early Childhood Center Danbury, Connecticut | The Burnham School Bridgewater, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #380 of 596 | #64 of 596 |
| National rank | #21576 of 50,301 | #807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 65 | 68 |
| Enrollment | 65 | 68 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 90% |
| Math proficiency | – | 90% |
| city | Danbury | Bridgewater |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Burnham School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 55.1).
- •The Burnham School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 50.8%).
- •The Burnham School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 16.3).
- •The Burnham School is the larger school with 68 students compared with 65.
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 DPS Early Childhood Center better than The Burnham School?
On the Success Index (US), The Burnham School ranks higher (89.9 vs 55.1 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 DPS Early Childhood Center and The Burnham School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Danbury and Bridgewater in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DPS Early Childhood Center: 65. The Burnham School: 68. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DPS Early Childhood Center and The Burnham School rank in Connecticut?
DPS Early Childhood Center is 380th of 596 and The Burnham School is 64th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).