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#100 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 49% of private schools

The Foote School

School · New Haven, CT

A private school in New Haven, CT serving grades Kindergarten – 9th.

Private

50 LOOMIS PL, New Haven, CT 06511

  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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Diversity Index59%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment436
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CT

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where The Foote School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 71Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,132/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Haven), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,300

Median home value

$313,400

Median rent

$1,534/mo

College educated

47.9%

Homeownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

25.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06511; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White60.3%
Two or More16.7%
Asian12.6%
Hispanic6.7%
Black3.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Highville Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.5PK–120.4 mi504Compare →
Hamden Hall Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–121.1 mi571Compare →
Elm City College Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–121.2 mi775Compare →
Amistad AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–121.4 mi1,125Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

The Foote School is listed in New Haven, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Foote School

The Foote School is a private school in New Haven, CT, serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Foote School

What grades does The Foote School serve?

The Foote School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.

How many students attend The Foote School?

The Foote School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Foote School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Foote School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Foote School rank in CT?

The Foote School ranks #100 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is The Foote School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Foote School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Foote School a private school?

Yes, The Foote School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is The Foote School a religious school?

No, The Foote School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Enrollment
436
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
New Haven County
Area population (ZIP 06511)
54,744
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
29.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06511; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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