- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Haven, CT
Grove J. Tuttle School
Federal NCES profile for Grove J. Tuttle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090129000218
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grove J. Tuttle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in East Haven · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grove J. Tuttle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grove J. Tuttle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in East Haven, CT.
School address
District: East Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090129000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Grove J. Tuttle School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 090129000218 · East Haven, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 12.3:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: East Haven High School (879 students)
Grove J. Tuttle School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Grove J. Tuttle 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
- This school 270
Grove J. Tuttle School
270 students
- Deer Run Schoo 232
Deer Run School
232 students
What this shows Grove J. Tuttle School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grove J. Tuttle School compares
Grove J. Tuttle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$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
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
White 43.0%
Asian 6.3%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Grove J. Tuttle 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 Grove J. Tuttle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Haven High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Momauguin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deer Run School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grove J. Tuttle 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
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grove J. Tuttle School
How many students attend Grove J. Tuttle School?
Grove J. Tuttle School has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove J. Tuttle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grove J. Tuttle School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grove J. Tuttle School?
51.4% of students at Grove J. Tuttle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grove J. Tuttle School?
The largest demographic group at Grove J. Tuttle School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in East Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grove J. Tuttle School?
Grove J. Tuttle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Grove J. Tuttle School rank among elementary schools in East Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Grove J. Tuttle School ranks #1 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 Grove J. Tuttle 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.