Enrollment
446
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Haven, CT
Clinton Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090279000550
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Avenue School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Avenue School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Avenue School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279000550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Avenue School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Avenue School
Clinton Avenue School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 446 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.0% of students qualify for free meals, 98% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 446 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 892 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New Haven's elementary schools, it stands alongside Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness (434 students): Clinton Avenue School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 14.5:1).
New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students) and James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students) alongside Clinton Avenue School.
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 Clinton Avenue School compares
Clinton Avenue School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 98% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,911
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 80.9%
African American 8.5%
Asian 4.3%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Clinton Avenue School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Clinton Avenue School.
$21,911
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 13.9%
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 Clinton Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in New Haven
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness
Standard public school
434 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Worthington Hooker School
Standard public school
420 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School
Standard public school
408 students 12:1 students per teacher
Booker T. Washington Academy
Standard public school
404 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood School
Standard public school
397 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
Standard public school
348 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~446 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton Avenue School
How many students attend Clinton Avenue School?
Clinton Avenue School has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Avenue School is 10.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton Avenue School?
72.0% of students at Clinton Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Avenue School?
Clinton Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Clinton Avenue School rank among elementary schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Avenue School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in New 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 New Haven on the city page.
Is Clinton Avenue School a good school?
Clinton Avenue School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 New Haven School District?
Besides Clinton Avenue School, New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students), James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students), and Fair Haven School (734 students). See the New Haven School District district page for the complete list.
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