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Overbrook Early Learning Center

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Overbrook Early Learning Center is a suburban public school in East Haven, Connecticut that is part of East Haven School District. It serves 173 students in grades Pre-K - Pre-K with a student/teacher ratio of 21.6:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - Pre-K

173 Students

8 Teachers

54 Gerrish Ave

East Haven, CT 06512 View local requests

http://www.east-haven.k12.ct.us/dcmoore/index.html

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Overbrook Early Learning Center Demographics

78%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

61%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Overbrook Early Learning Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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Overbrook Early Learning Center

$12,482

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

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project for technology

projects for art supplies

Overbrook Early Learning Center has received support from 15 individuals from Connecticut and 4 individuals out-of-state.

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Overbrook Early Learning Center

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