Deer Run School

311 Foxon Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 84%
  • : 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Deer Run School's student population of 266 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Deer Run School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
(09-10)
84%
84%
(09-10)
73%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
32%
29%
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Black
4%
13%
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White
54%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Deer Run School often compared to?
Deer Run Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross/woodward School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Deer Run School?
266 students attend Deer Run School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Deer Run School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Run School?
Deer Run School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Deer Run School offer ?
Deer Run School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Run School part of?
Deer Run School is part of East Haven School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 84%
  • : 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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