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South Street School

129 SOUTH ST, DANBURY, CT 06810

About South Street School

South Street School is a public K–5 elementary school in Danbury, Connecticut. It has about 377 students and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1. The school is very diverse, with about 89% of students from minority groups. It focuses on fairness, getting families involved, and learning in more than 11 languages. Academic performance is average, with about 35–39% of students being good at math and 45–49% being good at reading. This indicates that the school is making steady progress as a Title I school. South Street School is a National Blue Ribbon School and one of the best elementary schools in Danbury, Connecticut, and the country. It provides a supportive environment that focuses on academic growth and community development.

South Street School Contact Information

Address

129 SOUTH ST, DANBURY, CT 06810

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Phone

(203) 797-4787

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 47% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
386
Total Students
$93938
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 49 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at South Street School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM – 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 12.4%
Asian 5.7%
Hispanic 72.5%
Black 3.6%
Two+ Races 4.1%
Native Am. 1.6%
White
12.4%
Asian
5.7%
Hispanic
72.5%
Black
3.6%
Two+ Races
4.1%
Native Am.
1.6%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 386
53.4%
206 Female
46.6%
180 Male

Student Population

386 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The state gave Danbury Public Schools $153,471 to expand after-school programs at several schools, including South Street School, so that students could get more academic and social enrichment in 2025–26.

FAQ

Q1. What programs at South Street School help students who are learning English as a second language (ELLs)?

Ans. The school has ESOL programs and language support for non-native English speakers to help them do well in school.

Q2. Do students have chances to learn more?

Ans. Yes, students can join after-school clubs, STEM projects, arts integration, and learning programs that take place in the community.

Q3. How does South Street School get families involved?

Ans. Families are involved in PTA events, volunteer programs, curriculum nights, and bilingual family workshops, which helps build strong partnerships between home and school.

Q4. Is the school focused on teaching social and emotional skills (SEL)?

Ans. Yes, SEL is built into character education, peer mentoring, and daily classroom activities that teach kids how to be kind, responsible, and strong.

Q5: How does South Street School help people of all backgrounds feel welcome?

Ans. The school has students from many different cultures, offers programs in many languages, and uses culturally responsive teaching methods to ensure that all students feel valued.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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