Danbury School District
11,956 Students
19 Schools
District Overview
Headquartered at 63 Beaver Brook Road in Danbury, Connecticut, the Danbury School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system serving a diverse student body across a complete Pre-Kindergarten through 12th-grade continuum. Situated in a dynamic small-city setting within the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metropolitan region, the district operates 19 individual schools tailored to foster academic and personal growth at every developmental stage. With a total enrollment of 11,956 students spanning early childhood learning through high school graduation, Danbury offers a comprehensive educational experience that balances foundational instruction, specialized enrichment, and secondary college and career readiness pathways.
To effectively support its learners, the district maintains a robust workforce comprising more than 3,570 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated professional team includes nearly 1,689 full-time equivalent teachers, 245 instructional aides, and over 1,639 support personnel, ensuring that classrooms remain well-resourced and that student well-being is prioritized alongside academic achievement. For parents evaluating local educational opportunities and researchers studying mid-sized New England public school systems, the Danbury School District stands out as a well-established educational hub committed to serving its community with strong instructional capacity and dedicated resources.
To effectively support its learners, the district maintains a robust workforce comprising more than 3,570 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated professional team includes nearly 1,689 full-time equivalent teachers, 245 instructional aides, and over 1,639 support personnel, ensuring that classrooms remain well-resourced and that student well-being is prioritized alongside academic achievement. For parents evaluating local educational opportunities and researchers studying mid-sized New England public school systems, the Danbury School District stands out as a well-established educational hub committed to serving its community with strong instructional capacity and dedicated resources.
19
Total Schools
11,956
Total Students
1,688.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2,327 |
| Hispanic | 7,890 |
| Black | 735 |
| Asian | 487 |
| Two or More | 470 |
| American Indian | 36 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Hispanic7,890 (66.0%)
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White2,327 (19.5%)
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Black735 (6.2%)
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Asian487 (4.1%)
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Two or More470 (3.9%)
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American Indian36 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 14 |
| Middle | 3 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 19 |
| Students: | 11,956* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 1,688.8* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.1 |
Schools in Danbury School District
Found 19 Schools
1,070 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
3,612 Students
High School 9th - 12th
65 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
492 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
271 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
450 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
367 Students
Elementary School 4th - 5th
393 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
319 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
340 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
562 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
376 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
888 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
527 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
372 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
479 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Elementary School K - 5th
736 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th