Enrollment
302
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Haven, CT
Momauguin School
Federal NCES profile for Momauguin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090129000219
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Momauguin School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in East Haven · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Momauguin School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Momauguin School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in East Haven, CT.
School address
District: East Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090129000219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Momauguin School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Momauguin School
Momauguin School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in East Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 302 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 above the state's typical profile, with 55.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 302 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 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (38%) (diversity index 58/100).
16.9% 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): Momauguin School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 13.4:1).
East Haven School District also operates East Haven High School (879 students) and Joseph Melillo Middle School (461 students) alongside Momauguin 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 Momauguin School compares
Momauguin 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 | 55.7% | ▲ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 75% | - | - |
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.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
12.6:1
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
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 51.7%
White 38.4%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Momauguin 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 Momauguin 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 Momauguin 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grove J. Tuttle 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 Momauguin 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
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Momauguin School
How many students attend Momauguin School?
Momauguin School has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Momauguin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Momauguin 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 Momauguin School?
55.7% of students at Momauguin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Momauguin School?
The largest demographic group at Momauguin School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in East Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Momauguin School?
Momauguin School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Momauguin School rank among elementary schools in East Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Momauguin School ranks #2 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 Momauguin School a good school?
Momauguin School earns 46/100 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 Momauguin 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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