Dominick H. Ferrara School vs Ross/Woodward School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dominick H. Ferrara School
East Haven · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
153 students
Ross/Woodward School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
562 students
| Measure | Dominick H. Ferrara School East Haven, Connecticut | Ross/Woodward School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 596 | #534 of 596 |
| National rank | #28723 of 50,301 | #42145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 153 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 14% |
| city | East Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dominick H. Ferrara School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 24.3).
- •Dominick H. Ferrara School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 14%).
- •Dominick H. Ferrara School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Dominick H. Ferrara School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 78.3%).
- •Dominick H. Ferrara School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •Ross/Woodward School is the larger school with 562 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 Dominick H. Ferrara School better than Ross/Woodward School?
On the Success Index (US), Dominick H. Ferrara School ranks higher (44.8 vs 24.3 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 Dominick H. Ferrara School and Ross/Woodward School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between East Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dominick H. Ferrara School: 153. Ross/Woodward School: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dominick H. Ferrara School and Ross/Woodward School rank in Connecticut?
Dominick H. Ferrara School is 447th of 596 and Ross/Woodward School is 534th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).