Enrollment
332
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Haven, CT
Seth G. Haley School
Federal NCES profile for Seth G. Haley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090495001039
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seth G. Haley School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in West Haven · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Seth G. Haley School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seth G. Haley School ranks #2 of 7 schools in West Haven, CT.
School address
District: West Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090495001039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seth G. Haley School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seth G. Haley School
Seth G. Haley School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 332 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Seth G. Haley School is leaner than roughly 95% of Connecticut schools and 31% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 332 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 180 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among West Haven's public schools, it stands alongside Engineering - Science University Magnet School (608 students): Seth G. Haley School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 10.7:1).
West Haven School District also operates West Haven High School (1,813 students) and Harry M. Bailey Middle School (885 students) alongside Seth G. Haley 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 Seth G. Haley School compares
Seth G. Haley 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▲ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 5% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,698
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 33.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Seth G. Haley School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Haven School District, which includes Seth G. Haley School.
$21,698
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 12.8%
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 Seth G. Haley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry M. Bailey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Savin Rock Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seth G. Haley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in West Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Standard public school
608 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Savin Rock Community School
Standard public school
459 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Forest School
Standard public school
428 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Alma E. Pagels School
Standard public school
364 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Washington School
Standard public school
321 students 10:1 students per teacher
Edith E. Mackrille School
Standard public school
320 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~332 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Seth G. Haley School
How many students attend Seth G. Haley School?
Seth G. Haley School has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seth G. Haley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seth G. Haley School is 8.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seth G. Haley School?
42.0% of students at Seth G. Haley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seth G. Haley School?
The largest demographic group at Seth G. Haley School is White at 33.4% of enrollment, in West Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seth G. Haley School?
Seth G. Haley School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Seth G. Haley School rank among schools in West Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Seth G. Haley School ranks #2 of 7 schools in West Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Haven on the city page.
Is Seth G. Haley School a good school?
Seth G. Haley School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. It is also more 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 West Haven School District?
Besides Seth G. Haley School, West Haven School District also operates West Haven High School (1,813 students), Harry M. Bailey Middle School (885 students), and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School (829 students). See the West Haven School District district page for the complete list.
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