Overbrook Early Learning Center

East Haven School District
54 Gerrish Ave.
East Haven, CT 06512
157 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Overbrook Elementary School (often associated with the district’s DC Moore facilities in East Haven, Connecticut) serves as a foundational learning environment committed to the academic and social-emotional development of its primary-grade students. As part of the East Haven Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where young learners can build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a sense of community, encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners in a safe and inclusive setting.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the wider community to ensure student success. By utilizing resources provided through the East Haven school district, Overbrook promotes a well-rounded education that incorporates character development alongside traditional academics. The school aims to prepare its students for their transition to higher grade levels by instilling foundational values, promoting positive behavior, and maintaining an active, engaged learning environment.
157
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
39.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    81 (51.6 %)
  • White
    59 (37.6 %)
  • Black
    6 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.8 %)
  • Asian
    5 (3.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: East Haven School District
Phone: (203)468-3305
Website: http://www.east-haven.k12.ct.us/dcmoore/index.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 39.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 83
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 157
Gender Ratio