Clinton Avenue School vs Dominick H. Ferrara School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Avenue School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades K–8
446 students
Dominick H. Ferrara School
East Haven · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
153 students
| Measure | Clinton Avenue School New Haven, Connecticut | Dominick H. Ferrara School East Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #496 of 596 | #447 of 596 |
| National rank | #36361 of 50,301 | #28723 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 446 | 153 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| city | New Haven | East Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dominick H. Ferrara School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 33.3).
- •Dominick H. Ferrara School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Clinton Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Dominick H. Ferrara School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 75.8%).
- •Clinton Avenue School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.8).
- •Clinton Avenue School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 153.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clinton Avenue School better than Dominick H. Ferrara School?
On the Success Index (US), Dominick H. Ferrara School ranks higher (44.8 vs 33.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clinton Avenue School and Dominick H. Ferrara School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between New Haven and East Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Avenue School: 446. Dominick H. Ferrara School: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Avenue School and Dominick H. Ferrara School rank in Connecticut?
Clinton Avenue School is 496th of 596 and Dominick H. Ferrara School is 447th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).