Ellsworth Avenue School vs South Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 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
South Street School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | Ellsworth Avenue School Danbury, Connecticut | South Street School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 596 | #409 of 596 |
| National rank | #25428 of 50,301 | #25196 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 492 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Danbury | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.6 vs 50.0).
- •Ellsworth Avenue School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Ellsworth Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •South Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 62.4%).
- •South Street School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
- •Ellsworth Avenue School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 372.
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 South Street School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ellsworth Avenue School and South Street School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Danbury and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellsworth Avenue School: 492. South Street School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellsworth Avenue School and South Street School rank in Connecticut?
Ellsworth Avenue School is 411th of 596 and South Street School is 409th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).