East Haddam School District

1 Plain Roads
Moodus, CT 06469
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

East Haddam School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 948 students in East Haddam School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in East Haddam School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
948 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Haddam School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#88 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
46%
41%
64%
50%
50-54%
47%
(21-22)
≥95%
89%
(2022-23)
8.4%
19.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
32%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
89%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,034 is higher than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,860 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$14,669 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$14,214 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,034
$29,922
Spending / Student
$30,860
$28,995

Best East Haddam School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Haddam Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 Joe Williams Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5076
Gr: PK-3 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Nathan Hale-ray High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15 School Drive
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5065
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
73 Clark Gates Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5081
Gr: 4-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Haddam School District?
East Haddam School District manages 3 public schools serving 948 students.
What is the rank of East Haddam School District?
East Haddam School District is ranked #86 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Haddam School District?
89% of East Haddam School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Haddam School District?
East Haddam School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is East Haddam School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,860 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 948 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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