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Seth G Haley Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in West Haven, Connecticut that is part of West Haven Public Schools.
It serves 332 students
in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.4:1.
Its teachers have had 55 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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54%
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Last updated Feb 19, 2026
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Seth G Haley Elementary School
$28,333
raised using DonorsChoose
55
projects
funded
23
teachers
funded
225
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
11
projects for
technology
6
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Seth G Haley Elementary School has received support from
177 individuals from Connecticut and
48 individuals out-of-state.
