Ellsworth Avenue School vs Morris Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.7 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
Morris Street School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
| Measure | Ellsworth Avenue School Danbury, Connecticut | Morris Street School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 596 | #481 of 596 |
| National rank | #25428 of 50,301 | #33437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 492 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 27% |
| city | Danbury | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellsworth Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 37.8).
- •Ellsworth Avenue School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Ellsworth Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Ellsworth Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 68.5%).
- •Morris Street School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.4).
- •Ellsworth Avenue School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 340.
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 Morris Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Ellsworth Avenue School ranks higher (49.6 vs 37.8 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 Morris Street School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Danbury and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellsworth Avenue School: 492. Morris Street School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellsworth Avenue School and Morris Street School rank in Connecticut?
Ellsworth Avenue School is 411th of 596 and Morris Street School is 481st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).