- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moodus, CT
East Haddam Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Haddam Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090120000184
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Haddam Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Moodus · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Haddam Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Haddam Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Moodus, CT.
School address
District: East Haddam School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090120000184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
East Haddam Elementary School grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 090120000184 · Moodus, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 12.6:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School (346 students)
East Haddam Elementary School grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
East Haddam Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nathan Hale-Ra
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
346 students
- This school
East Haddam Elementary School
340 students
- Nathan Hale-Ra
Nathan Hale-Ray High School
262 students
What this shows East Haddam Elementary School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Haddam Elementary School compares
East Haddam Elementary 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,433
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, East Haddam Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for East Haddam School District reports $27,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Haddam Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale-Ray High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Haddam Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Haddam Elementary School
How many students attend East Haddam Elementary School?
East Haddam Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moodus, CT. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Haddam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Haddam Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Haddam Elementary School?
22.6% of students at East Haddam Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Haddam Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Haddam Elementary School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Moodus, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Haddam Elementary School?
East Haddam Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Haddam Elementary School rank among public schools in Moodus?
By Resource Investment Index, East Haddam Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Moodus, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Haddam School District?
Besides East Haddam Elementary School, East Haddam School District also operates Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School (346 students) and Nathan Hale-Ray High School (262 students). See the East Haddam School District district page for the complete list.