Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hayestown Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayestown Avenue School's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
450 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Hayestown Avenue School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayestown Avenue School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#628 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
70%
32%
Black
5%
12%
White
13%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayestown Avenue School's ranking?
Hayestown Avenue School is ranked #628 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Hayestown Avenue School often compared to?
Hayestown Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellsworth Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Hayestown Avenue School?
450 students attend Hayestown Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hayestown Avenue School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayestown Avenue School?
Hayestown Avenue School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hayestown Avenue School offer ?
Hayestown Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hayestown Avenue School part of?
Hayestown Avenue School is part of Danbury School District.
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