Enrollment
153
Elementary
DISTRICT 249 · STATE 378
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EAST HAVEN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090129000215
Dominick H. Ferrara School
22 Maynard Rd., East Haven, CT 06512 · (203) 468-3318 · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL153 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 40% of Connecticut public elementary schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Connecticut public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.6:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
97 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 44%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 42 | 27% |
| Grade 4 | 62 | 41% |
| Grade 5 | 49 | 32% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within East Haven School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
CT Smarter Balanced 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded StandardEnglish Language Arts
40.9%
CT avg 50.5%
Math
45.5%
CT avg 45.9%
What this means: On the CT Smarter Balanced, Connecticut's statewide test, about 41 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 46 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Connecticut schools, those numbers are about 51 and 46.
Source: CT Smarter Balanced. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Dominick H. Ferrara School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominick H. Ferrara School this school | 153 | 63.4% | N/A |
| Overbrook Early Learning Center East Haven | 173 | 56.1% | N/A |
| DPS Early Childhood Center at Granville Danbury | 184 | 64.1% | N/A |
| Deer Run School East Haven | 232 | 54.7% | N/A |
| Salem School Naugatuck | 231 | 66.7% | N/A |
| Grove J. Tuttle School East Haven | 270 | 65.9% | N/A |
Matched among Connecticut elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Dominick H. Ferrara School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In South Central Connecticut Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 45.5% | #285 of 522 | #46 of 87 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 40.9% | #330 of 519 | #48 of 86 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 153 | #587 of 613 | #96 of 96 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 63.4% | #167 of 594 | #36 of 96 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
153
-12 (-7%) vs 2020
-35% since 1990-91, when it was 236
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 11.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 153 | 13.6 | 11.3:1 | 63% (97) |
| 2023-24 | 178 | 14.4 | 12.4:1 | 57% (101) |
| 2022-23 | 164 | 14.6 | 11.2:1 | 54% (89) |
| 2020-21 | 165 | 14 | 11.8:1 | 56% (92) |
| 2017-18 | 174 | 16.6 | 10.5:1 | 45% (79) |
| 2015-16 | 189 | 13 | 14.5:1 | 43% (82) |
| 2010-11 | 246 | 16 | 15.4:1 | 47% (115) |
| 2000-01 | 197 | 13 | 15.2:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 236 | 10 | 23.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dominick H. Ferrara School.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (174 to 153); teachers down 18% (16.6 to 13.6).
About Dominick H. Ferrara School
Located in East Haven, Connecticut, Dominick H. Ferrara School is a small elementary school. Enrolled students number 153 students, in grades 3 through 5. Enrollment is 60% lower than the average for elementary schools in Connecticut, which is about 378.
Dominick H. Ferrara School is one school in an 8-school district, East Haven School District, which enrolls 2,833 students.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at Dominick H. Ferrara School is Hispanic (43%). Enrollment also includes 42% White, 6% Black, 5% Asian, and 4% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 24 points above the 20% share among South Central Connecticut Planning Region residents. By the diversity index, Dominick H. Ferrara School comes in at 63%.
The school reported 13.6 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 11.3:1. The 12.6:1 average for elementary schools in Connecticut is higher than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 63% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Among public schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, the average eligibility rate is 51%.
The allk12 Grade for Dominick H. Ferrara School is C+. Compared with Connecticut public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 40% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region census figures show that median household income is about $88,197, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 42% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. A total of 152 public schools operate in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, serving about 72,909 students.
Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School is the public school closest to Dominick H. Ferrara School, about 0.9 miles away. Dominick H. Ferrara School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 153 was 7% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 165.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
570,598
Census ACS
Median income
$88,197
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
152
72,909 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in East Haven School District
- East Haven High SchoolHigh · 879 students
- Joseph Melillo Middle SchoolMiddle · 461 students
- Carbone School/East Haven AcademyElementary · 363 students
- Momauguin SchoolElementary · 302 students
- Grove J. Tuttle SchoolElementary · 270 students
- Deer Run SchoolElementary · 232 students
Other schools in East Haven
- East Haven High SchoolHigh · 879 students
- Joseph Melillo Middle SchoolMiddle · 461 students
- Carbone School/East Haven AcademyElementary · 363 students
- Momauguin SchoolElementary · 302 students
- Grove J. Tuttle SchoolElementary · 270 students
- Deer Run SchoolElementary · 232 students
Nearby schools
- Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School0.9 mi · 408
- Deer Run School1.1 mi · 232
- East Haven High School1.2 mi · 879
- Ross/Woodward School1.5 mi · 562
- Montowese Elementary School1.5 mi · 305
- Clinton Avenue School2.3 mi · 446
Frequently asked questions
About Dominick H. Ferrara SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Dominick H. Ferrara School?
Dominick H. Ferrara School enrolls approximately 153 students in grades 03-05.
Is Dominick H. Ferrara School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dominick H. Ferrara School is an elementary school covering grades 03-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dominick H. Ferrara School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Dominick H. Ferrara School is approximately 11.3:1 (14 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dominick H. Ferrara School?
At Dominick H. Ferrara School, the student body is approximately 42% White, 43% Hispanic, 6% Black, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Dominick H. Ferrara School in?
Dominick H. Ferrara School is part of East Haven School District.
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