- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamden, CT
Bear Path School
Federal NCES profile for Bear Path School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090186000336
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Path School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Hamden · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Path School has class sizes larger than 83% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Path School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hamden, CT.
School address
District: Hamden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090186000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Bear Path School shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 090186000336 · Hamden, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 13.8:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamden High School (1,609 students)
Bear Path School shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bear Path School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamden High Sc
Hamden High School
1,609 students
- Hamden Middle
Hamden Middle School
845 students
- This school 385
Bear Path School
385 students
- Spring Glen Sc 347
Spring Glen School
347 students
- Church Street 334
Church Street School
334 students
- Ridge Hill Sch 321
Ridge Hill School
321 students
What this shows Bear Path School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Path School compares
Bear Path School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,446
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 21.6%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 6.2%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Bear Path School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Hamden School District reports $26,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bear Path School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Glen School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Church Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Hill School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear Path School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Hamden
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bear Path School
How many students attend Bear Path School?
Bear Path School has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Path School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Path School is 13.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear Path School?
24.6% of students at Bear Path School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Path School?
The largest demographic group at Bear Path School is White at 39.2% of enrollment, in Hamden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Path School?
Bear Path School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bear Path School rank among elementary schools in Hamden?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Path School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hamden, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hamden on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamden School District?
Besides Bear Path School, Hamden School District also operates Hamden High School (1,609 students), Hamden Middle School (845 students), and Spring Glen School (347 students). See the Hamden School District district page for the complete list.