Enrollment
363
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Haven, CT
Carbone School/East Haven Academy
Federal NCES profile for Carbone School/East Haven Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090129000605
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carbone School/East Haven Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in East Haven · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carbone School/East Haven Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carbone School/East Haven Academy ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in East Haven, CT.
School address
District: East Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090129000605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carbone School/East Haven Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carbone School/East Haven Academy
Carbone School/East Haven Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in East Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 363 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.4% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 250 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #199, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among East Haven's elementary schools, it stands alongside Momauguin School (302 students): Carbone School/East Haven Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 12.6:1).
East Haven School District also operates East Haven High School (879 students) and Joseph Melillo Middle School (461 students) alongside Carbone School/East Haven Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carbone School/East Haven Academy compares
Carbone School/East Haven Academy on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 19% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 4.1%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Carbone School/East Haven Academy is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Haven School District, which includes Carbone School/East Haven Academy.
$22,536
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 41.9%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Carbone School/East Haven Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Haven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Melillo Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Momauguin School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grove J. Tuttle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deer Run School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carbone School/East Haven Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in East Haven
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Carbone School/East Haven Academy
How many students attend Carbone School/East Haven Academy?
Carbone School/East Haven Academy has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carbone School/East Haven Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carbone School/East Haven Academy is 13.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carbone School/East Haven Academy?
29.4% of students at Carbone School/East Haven Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carbone School/East Haven Academy?
The largest demographic group at Carbone School/East Haven Academy is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in East Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carbone School/East Haven Academy?
Carbone School/East Haven Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carbone School/East Haven Academy rank among elementary schools in East Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Carbone School/East Haven Academy ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in East Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Haven on the city page.
Is Carbone School/East Haven Academy a good school?
Carbone School/East Haven Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Haven School District?
Besides Carbone School/East Haven Academy, East Haven School District also operates East Haven High School (879 students), Joseph Melillo Middle School (461 students), and Momauguin School (302 students). See the East Haven School District district page for the complete list.
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