Grove J. Tuttle School

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

286 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Grove J. Tuttle School is a public elementary school located in East Haven, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the East Haven Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, striving to provide students with a solid foundational education while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and social responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tuttle School offers various programs designed to support the diverse needs of its student body. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community to ensure that students have the resources necessary to succeed. By prioritizing a balanced approach to education—integrating standard academic subjects with efforts toward emotional and social well-being—Grove J. Tuttle School aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

286

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grove J. Tuttle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	133
Black	18
Asian	9
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
133 (46.5 %)
White
116 (40.6 %)
Black
18 (6.3 %)
Asian
9 (3.1 %)
Two or More
9 (3.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)468-3315
Website:	http://www.east-haven.k12.ct.us/tuttle/index.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 43