Dominick H. Ferrara School

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

164 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

The Dominick H. Ferrara School, located at 22 Maynard Road in East Haven, Connecticut, serves as a foundational elementary school within the East Haven Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment, the school focuses on the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its young student body. By emphasizing core subjects and fundamental learning skills, Ferrara School aims to prepare its students for the transitions of middle school and beyond while building a strong sense of community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the East Haven Public School system, which prioritizes inclusive education and the implementation of state-aligned curricula. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing resources on academic expectations, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-centered institution, Ferrara School places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere where students, parents, and staff collaborate to support student success and personal growth.

164

Total Students

14.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dominick H. Ferrara School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	62
Black	9
Asian	12
Two or More	6

White
75 (45.7 %)
Hispanic
62 (37.8 %)
Asian
12 (7.3 %)
Black
9 (5.5 %)
Two or More
6 (3.7 %)

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)468-3318
Website:	http://www.east-haven.k12.ct.us/ferrara/index.html
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 48