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Davenport Ridge School

1300 NEWFIELD AVE, STAMFORD, CT 06905

About Davenport Ridge School

The Stamford Public Schools district has Davenport Ridge Elementary School, which is a public K–5 school at 1300 Newfield Avenue in Stamford, Connecticut. It is one of the best elementary schools in Stamford, Connecticut, with about 650 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 12:1. The school is very diverse and focuses on teaching 21st-century skills through STEM-based after-school programs, an outdoor classroom, and a safe, supportive environment based on its SOAR values: Safety First, Outstanding Effort, Accept Responsibility, and Respect for All. About 58% of students meet reading standards and 54% meet math standards, which is higher than the state average for Connecticut. This data shows that the school has a good learning environment and that students are doing well in school.

Davenport Ridge School Contact Information

Address

1300 NEWFIELD AVE, STAMFORD, CT 06905

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Phone

(203) 977-4291

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 40% in Reading.
51
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
611
Total Students
$92832
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 45 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Davenport Ridge 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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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: 8:45am - 3:15pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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 40.1%
Asian 5.8%
Hispanic 42%
Black 8.8%
Two+ Races 3.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
40.1%
Asian
5.8%
Hispanic
42%
Black
8.8%
Two+ Races
3.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 611
46%
281 Female
54%
330 Male

Student Population

611 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The U.S. Soccer Foundation is giving the school a brand-new "mini-pitch" soccer field as part of its Safe Places to Play program. This will make it one of the first in Connecticut. This new addition shows how much the school cares about getting people involved in the community and being active.

FAQ

Q1. Does Davenport Ridge Elementary have clubs or activities that kids can do after school?

Ans. Yes, the school offers various enrichment activities, such as art clubs, STEM programs, reading clubs, and seasonal after-school workshops, depending on staff availability.

Q2. Can parents help out in classrooms or at school events?

Ans. Yes, parents can volunteer to help in the classroom, the library, at PTA events, and on field trips, as long as they follow Stamford Public Schools' rules for volunteers.

Q3. Does the school have a program for gifted or advanced students?

Ans. Davenport Ridge works with Stamford Public Schools' Advanced Learning Program (ALP) to help students who are brilliant by giving them extra help and lessons that are tailored to their needs.

Q4. Is there a program for learning English or another language?

Ans. Yes, the school helps students who don't speak English as their first language with English Language Learner (ELL) support, which includes small-group instruction that is tailored to their needs.

Q5. What kinds of security are there on campus?

Ans. The school keeps students safe all day by having locked doors, a visitor check-in process, staff supervision, and emergency drills.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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

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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
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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