Deer Run School

www.east-haven.k12.ct.us/deerrun/index.html

237 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Deer Run School is a public elementary school located in East Haven, Connecticut, serving students in the local community. Part of the East Haven Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. The school focuses on building a strong educational foundation for its primary-grade students through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a dedicated faculty focused on student success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Deer Run School places a significant emphasis on community and school culture. It provides a variety of resources and programs designed to engage students, parents, and teachers in the educational process, aiming to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive. By focusing on both intellectual and emotional development, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring they are well-equipped with the tools necessary for lifelong learning.

237

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Run School
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	88
Black	15
Asian	8
Two or More	16

White
110 (46.4 %)
Hispanic
88 (37.1 %)
Two or More
16 (6.8 %)
Black
15 (6.3 %)
Asian
8 (3.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Haven School District
Phone:	(203)468-3324
Website:	http://www.east-haven.k12.ct.us/deerrun/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 66