Edgewood School

www.nhps.net

401 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Edgewood School, located at 737 Edgewood Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut, is a PK–8 magnet school within the New Haven Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its focus on the "Edgewood Creative Thinking Through the Arts" (ECTA) magnet theme, which integrates artistic expression and creative problem-solving across the entire core academic curriculum. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills while exploring various artistic disciplines, including music, visual arts, and dance.

The school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes community involvement, often partnering with local organizations and families to enrich the educational experience. By balancing traditional academic rigor with performance-based learning, Edgewood aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. For those seeking more specific information on admissions, curriculum updates, or upcoming school events, the official district website at [nhps.net](http://www.nhps.net) serves as the primary resource for current families and prospective applicants.

401

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgewood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	81
Black	184
Asian	9
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

Black
184 (45.9 %)
White
89 (22.2 %)
Hispanic
81 (20.2 %)
Two or More
37 (9.2 %)
Asian
9 (2.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	New Haven School District
Phone:	(475)220-8000
Website:	http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 48

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 40

Grade 8 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Edgewood School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	36
Grade 7	40
Grade 8	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Edgewood School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	191	47.6%
Male	210	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)