- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Deer Run School shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090129000214 · East Haven, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 9.7:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: East Haven High School (879 students)
Deer Run School shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Deer Run School 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
- Carbone 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
- This school 232
Deer Run School
232 students
What this shows Deer Run School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Run School compares
Deer Run School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.