D. C. Moore School (Closed 2023)

82 Elliot St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
D. C. Moore School serves 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
207 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
(09-10)
75-79%
84%
(09-10)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
3%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)
24%
23%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
13%
White
(15-16)
71%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend D. C. Moore School?
207 students attend D. C. Moore School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of D. C. Moore School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D. C. Moore School?
D. C. Moore School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does D. C. Moore School offer ?
D. C. Moore School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is D. C. Moore School part of?
D. C. Moore School is part of East Haven School District.

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