East Haddam Elementary School
Tel:
(860)873-5076
- East Haddam Elementary School serves 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
School Overview
- East Haddam Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 294 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Haddam Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Haddam Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #157 out of 968 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 24% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 92% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Haddam School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Haddam Elementary School is Nathan Hale-ray High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Nathan Hale-ray Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Moodus Nathan Hale-ray High School Grades: 9-12 | 334 students
0.8 miles
15 School Drive
Moodus, CT 06469
(860)873-5065 0.8 9-12 334 - Moodus Nathan Hale-ray Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 398 students
0.9 miles
73 Clark Gates Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860)873-5081 0.9 4-8 398 - East Hampton Center School Grades: 4-5 | 324 students
5.3 miles
7 Summit St.
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860)365-4050 5.3 4-5 324 - East Hampton Memorial School Grades: PK-3 | 633 students
5.4 miles
20 Smith St.
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860)365-4020 5.4 PK-3 633 - East Hampton The Learning Center At East Hampton Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 4 students
6.2 miles
55 Main St.
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860)365-4071 6.2 9-12 4
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