Park Avenue School vs Putnam Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Avenue School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students
Putnam Elementary School
Putnam · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
558 students
| Measure | Park Avenue School Danbury, Connecticut | Putnam Elementary School Putnam, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 596 | #377 of 596 |
| National rank | #23698 of 50,301 | #21401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 562 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 50% |
| city | Danbury | Putnam |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Putnam Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 52.1).
- •Putnam Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Putnam Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Putnam Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 62.5%).
- •Park Avenue School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •Park Avenue School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 558.
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 Park Avenue School better than Putnam Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Putnam Elementary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 52.1 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 Park Avenue School and Putnam Elementary School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Danbury and Putnam in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Avenue School: 562. Putnam Elementary School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Avenue School and Putnam Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Park Avenue School is 397th of 596 and Putnam Elementary School is 377th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).