- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Carbone School/East Haven Academy grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 27.2 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 090129000605 · East Haven, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 13.4:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: East Haven High School (879 students)
Carbone School/East Haven Academy grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE held 27.2 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Carbone School/East Haven Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Haven Hig
East Haven High School
879 students
- Joseph Melillo
Joseph Melillo Middle School
461 students
- This school
Carbone School/East Haven Academy
363 students
- Momauguin Scho 302
Momauguin School
302 students
- Grove J. Tuttl 270
Grove J. Tuttle School
270 students
- Deer Run Schoo 232
Deer Run School
232 students
What this shows Carbone School/East Haven Academy reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carbone School/East Haven Academy compares
Carbone School/East Haven Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for East Haven School District reports $21,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.