Elizabeth Ives School for Special Children
Special education school · Grades 5–12
North Haven, CT
70 State St, North Haven, CT 06473
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 75% of special education schools in Connecticut
- Serving families in North Haven since at least 2011
Elizabeth Ives School for Special Children is a special education school in North Haven, Connecticut, for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. It has about 12 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of special education schools in Connecticut. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–12
- Students
- 12
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 8 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 75% of special education schools in Connecticut (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 96% of special education schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 28 special education schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Elizabeth Ives School for Special Children
What grades does Elizabeth Ives School for Special Children serve?
Elizabeth Ives School for Special Children serves grades 5–12.
How many students attend Elizabeth Ives School for Special Children?
About 12 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Elizabeth Ives School for Special Children?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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