Enrollment
340
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Haddam Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Haddam Elementary School
East Haddam Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Moodus, Connecticut, enrolling 340 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 340 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 286 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #274, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 680 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
East Haddam School District also operates Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School (346 students) and Nathan Hale-Ray High School (262 students) alongside East Haddam Elementary 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 East Haddam Elementary School compares
East Haddam Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Haddam School District, which includes East Haddam Elementary School.
$26,345
Per student
+10%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 27.1%
Federal 4.1%
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 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
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Moodus on the city page.
Is East Haddam Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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