Green Acres Elementary School

146 Upper State St.
North Haven, CT 06473

greenacres.northhavenschools.org/

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Green Acres Elementary School is a public school located in North Haven, Connecticut, serving students in the local community as part of the North Haven Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and enriching educational environment, focusing on foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love of learning. By fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families, the school aims to help each child reach their full potential within a safe and inclusive classroom setting.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher grades while encouraging personal character and civic responsibility. Beyond core academic subjects, Green Acres integrates various programs and school-wide initiatives to promote engagement and community spirit. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school events, policies, and educational resources through the official district website, which serves as a central hub for information about the school’s daily operations and academic philosophy.

421

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Green Acres Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	56
Black	28
Asian	52
Two or More	12

White
273 (64.8 %)
Hispanic
56 (13.3 %)
Asian
52 (12.4 %)
Black
28 (6.7 %)
Two or More
12 (2.9 %)

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:	North Haven School District
Phone:	(203)239-5387
Website:	http://greenacres.northhavenschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 63

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 70