Enrollment
270
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 090129000218
Grove J. Tuttle School — East Haven, CT
Federal NCES profile for Grove J. Tuttle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grove J. Tuttle School earns a C- Resource Investment Index (51/100), with class sizes larger than 74% of Connecticut schools.
- C-
- Resource Index · 51/100
- 13:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 270
- students enrolled
School address
District: East Haven School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+7% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Grove J. Tuttle School reports 270 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% above the Connecticut average and 1% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Haven School District spends $25,820 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.5% from local sources (property taxes), 41.9% from the state, and 15.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grove J. Tuttle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 41% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
13 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 69% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
270 larger than 28% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 74% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$25,820
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 270 Top 18% in Connecticut — larger than 82% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 13:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.4% +41% vs state
NCES ID 090129000218
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.0%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Haven School District, which includes Grove J. Tuttle School.
$25,820
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
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- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
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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 a 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 13:1, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in East Haven, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grove J. Tuttle School?
Grove J. Tuttle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.