Enrollment
153
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dominick H. Ferrara School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dominick H. Ferrara School
Dominick H. Ferrara School is a small elementary school in East Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 153 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Connecticut schools, with 153 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (42%) (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Carbone School/East Haven Academy (363 students): Dominick H. Ferrara School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 13.4:1).
East Haven School District also operates East Haven High School (879 students) and Joseph Melillo Middle School (461 students) alongside Dominick H. Ferrara 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 Dominick H. Ferrara School compares
Dominick H. Ferrara 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Haven School District, which includes Dominick H. Ferrara 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 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
- 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 elementary schools in East Haven
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~153 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dominick H. Ferrara School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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