Grove J. Tuttle School vs Nathan Hale School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove J. Tuttle School
East Haven · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
Nathan Hale School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
506 students
| Measure | Grove J. Tuttle School East Haven, Connecticut | Nathan Hale School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 596 | #476 of 596 |
| National rank | #35577 of 50,301 | #32419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 270 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 34% |
| city | East Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathan Hale School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 34.5).
- •Nathan Hale School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Nathan Hale School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Nathan Hale School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 65.9%).
- •Grove J. Tuttle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.3).
- •Nathan Hale School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 270.
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 Grove J. Tuttle School better than Nathan Hale School?
On the Success Index (US), Nathan Hale School ranks higher (39.3 vs 34.5 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 Grove J. Tuttle School and Nathan Hale School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between East Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove J. Tuttle School: 270. Nathan Hale School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove J. Tuttle School and Nathan Hale School rank in Connecticut?
Grove J. Tuttle School is 489th of 596 and Nathan Hale School is 476th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).