At a glance
Reported students
734
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446
Fair Haven School: 734 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 731
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Fair Haven School
Fair Haven School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in New Haven. It is one of 35 current school records connected to New Haven School District. NCES reports 734 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, above the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (85.7%) and Black (5.9%). English learners represent 57.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fair Haven School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 57.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.1%
- Hispanic85.7%
- Black5.9%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in New Haven School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ross/Woodward School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
562 reported students
John C. Daniels
Elementary · Grades PK–08
522 reported students
Nathan Hale School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
506 reported students
Barnard Environmental Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
496 reported students
Conte/West Hills Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
496 reported students
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
Elementary · Grades PK–08
489 reported students
Public schools near Fair Haven School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 441 | 0.3 mi |
| John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 486 | 0.6 mi |
| Clinton Avenue School Elementary · New Haven School District | KG–08 | 446 | 0.7 mi |
| Benjamin Jepson Magnet School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 483 | 0.7 mi |
| East Rock Community Magnet School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 442 | 1.1 mi |
| Booker T. Washington Academy Elementary · Charter · Booker T. Washington Academy District | KG–08 | 404 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fair Haven School
What grades does Fair Haven School serve?
Fair Haven School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Haven School District.
How many students attend Fair Haven School?
Fair Haven School reported 734 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 731 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fair Haven School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 734 students and 53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fair Haven School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fair Haven School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Haven School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fair Haven School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fair Haven School in?
Fair Haven School is part of New Haven School District, based in New Haven, CT, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fair Haven School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration (0.3 mi), John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School (0.6 mi), Clinton Avenue School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.