- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Haven, CT
Dominick H. Ferrara School
Federal NCES profile for Dominick H. Ferrara School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090129000215
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dominick H. Ferrara School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in East Haven · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dominick H. Ferrara School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dominick H. Ferrara School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in East Haven, CT.
School address
District: East Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090129000215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Dominick H. Ferrara School grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 14.6 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 090129000215 · East Haven, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 10.9:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: East Haven High School (879 students)
Dominick H. Ferrara School grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE held 14.6 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Dominick H. Ferrara 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 153
Dominick H. Ferrara School
153 students
What this shows Dominick H. Ferrara School reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dominick H. Ferrara School compares
Dominick H. Ferrara School 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 96% | - | - |
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.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
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
22.2%
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
$21,939
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
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
White 41.8%
African American 5.9%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Dominick H. Ferrara 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 Dominick H. Ferrara School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Haven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph Melillo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carbone School/East Haven Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Momauguin School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grove J. Tuttle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dominick H. Ferrara 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 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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dominick H. Ferrara School
How many students attend Dominick H. Ferrara School?
Dominick H. Ferrara School has 153 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dominick H. Ferrara School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dominick H. Ferrara 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 Dominick H. Ferrara School?
45.7% of students at Dominick H. Ferrara School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dominick H. Ferrara School?
The largest demographic group at Dominick H. Ferrara School is Hispanic or Latino 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 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dominick H. Ferrara School?
Dominick H. Ferrara School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Dominick H. Ferrara School rank among elementary schools in East Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Dominick H. Ferrara School ranks #3 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 Dominick H. Ferrara 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.