THE NEW HAVEN SCHOOL
The New Haven School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Nelson County school district, located in New Haven, KY with about 304 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, The New Haven School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The New Haven School, located at 489 High St in New Haven, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community. As a public school within the Nelson County School District, it focuses on providing foundational academics to elementary-aged students. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators emphasize both personal character development and core curriculum standards, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school acts as a central hub for the small community of New Haven. It places a high value on parental involvement and community engagement, often serving as a focal point for local activities and events. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to the success and well-being of its young students, The New Haven School maintains a reputation for being an accessible and nurturing environment for children in the region.
For more information, contact The New Haven School at (502) 349-7232 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Haven, KY 40051
(502) 349-7232
THE NEW HAVEN SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Haven, KY with about 304 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Nelson County
- Total Students:
- 304
- Teachers:
- 24.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 304 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THE NEW HAVEN SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Female
- 40.5%
- Male
- 59.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.