Overbrook Early Learning Center

54 Gerrish Ave.
East Haven, CT 06512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Overbrook Early Learning Center serves 155 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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Overbrook Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Overbrook Early Learning Center's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Overbrook Early Learning Center is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
48%
29%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
35%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Overbrook Early Learning Center?
155 students attend Overbrook Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Overbrook Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overbrook Early Learning Center?
Overbrook Early Learning Center has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Overbrook Early Learning Center offer ?
Overbrook Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Overbrook Early Learning Center part of?
Overbrook Early Learning Center is part of East Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Overbrook Early Learning Center located?
Overbrook Early Learning Center is located in the The Centre neighborhood of East Haven, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in The Centre.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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