Ellsworth Avenue School vs Great Plain School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellsworth Avenue School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Great Plain School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students
| Measure | Ellsworth Avenue School Danbury, Connecticut | Great Plain School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #411 of 596 | #203 of 596 |
| National rank | #25428 of 50,301 | #5420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 492 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| city | Danbury | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Plain School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 49.6).
- •Great Plain School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Great Plain School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 50%).
- •Great Plain School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 62.4%).
- •Great Plain School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.4).
- •Ellsworth Avenue School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 271.
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 Ellsworth Avenue School better than Great Plain School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Plain School ranks higher (79.2 vs 49.6 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 Ellsworth Avenue School and Great Plain School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Danbury and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellsworth Avenue School: 492. Great Plain School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellsworth Avenue School and Great Plain School rank in Connecticut?
Ellsworth Avenue School is 411th of 596 and Great Plain School is 203rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).