Danbury School District

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.
19
Total Schools
11,956
Total Students
1,688.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Danbury School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,327
Hispanic7,890
Black735
Asian487
Two or More470
American Indian36
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    7,890 (66.0%)
  • White
    2,327 (19.5%)
  • Black
    735 (6.2%)
  • Asian
    487 (4.1%)
  • Two or More
    470 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    36 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Danbury School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary14
Middle3
High1
Other1
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