Enrollment
270
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grove J. Tuttle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grove J. Tuttle School
Grove J. Tuttle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in East Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 270 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (43%) (diversity index 61/100).
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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): Grove J. Tuttle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 13.4:1).
East Haven School District also operates East Haven High School (879 students) and Joseph Melillo Middle School (461 students) alongside Grove J. Tuttle 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 Grove J. Tuttle School compares
Grove J. Tuttle 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Haven School District, which includes Grove J. Tuttle 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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grove J. Tuttle School a good school?
Grove J. Tuttle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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