East Rock Community Magnet School

www.nhps.net

442 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

East Rock Community Magnet School, located in the Fair Haven neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut, serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. As a magnet school within the New Haven Public Schools district, it emphasizes a diverse, inquiry-based learning environment that draws students from across the city. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and providing a comprehensive academic program that focuses on developing critical thinking skills, social-emotional growth, and global citizenship.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be rigorous and engaging, often integrating interdisciplinary projects that encourage students to connect their classroom learning to the real world. Beyond core academics, East Rock offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs aimed at nurturing student talents in the arts, athletics, and technology. By prioritizing parental involvement and community partnerships, East Rock Community Magnet School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is supported in achieving their full academic and personal potential.

442

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Rock Community Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	175
Black	157
Asian	38
Two or More	20
American Indian	4

Hispanic
175 (39.7%)
Black
157 (35.6%)
White
47 (10.7%)
Asian
38 (8.6%)
Two or More
20 (4.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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:	New Haven School District
Phone:	(475)220-5900
Website:	http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 29

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Rock Community Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	49
Grade 7	48
Grade 8	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Rock Community Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	225	50.9%
Male	216	48.9%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)