Enrollment
232
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Haven, CT
Deer Run School
Federal NCES profile for Deer Run School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090129000214
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Run School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in East Haven · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Run School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Run School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in East Haven, CT.
School address
District: East Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090129000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deer Run School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deer Run School
Deer Run School is a small combined-grade school in East Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 232 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 232 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 64/100).
15.5% 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 public schools, it stands alongside Overbrook Early Learning Center (173 students): Deer Run School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.7:1 vs 43.3:1).
East Haven School District also operates East Haven High School (879 students) and Joseph Melillo Middle School (461 students) alongside Deer Run 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 Deer Run School compares
Deer Run 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Deer Run School 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 Deer Run School.
$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 Deer Run School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Haven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph Melillo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carbone School/East Haven Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Momauguin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grove J. Tuttle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Run School'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
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in East Haven
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~232 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Deer Run School
How many students attend Deer Run School?
Deer Run School has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Run School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Run School is 9.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 38% 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 Deer Run School?
46.4% of students at Deer Run School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Run School?
The largest demographic group at Deer Run School is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in East Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Run School?
Deer Run School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deer Run School rank among public schools in East Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Run School ranks #2 of 8 public 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 public schools in East Haven on the city page.
Is Deer Run School a good school?
Deer Run School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Deer Run School, East Haven School District also operates East Haven High School (879 students), Joseph Melillo Middle School (461 students), and Carbone School/East Haven Academy (363 students). See the East Haven School District district page for the complete list.
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