Enrollment
334
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamden, CT
Church Street School
Federal NCES profile for Church Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090186000337
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Church Street School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Hamden · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Church Street School has class sizes larger than 84% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Church Street School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hamden, CT.
School address
District: Hamden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090186000337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Church Street School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Church Street School
Church Street School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hamden, Connecticut, enrolling 334 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hamden's public schools, it stands alongside Ridge Hill School (321 students): Church Street School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 12.8:1).
Hamden School District also operates Hamden High School (1,609 students) and Hamden Middle School (845 students) alongside Church Street School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Church Street School compares
Church Street School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 65% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$26,766
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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 + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
African American 37.7%
White 4.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Church Street School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamden School District, which includes Church Street School.
$26,766
Per student
+12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.6%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Church Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamden High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamden Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Path School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Glen School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Hill School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Church Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Hamden
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Church Street School
How many students attend Church Street School?
Church Street School has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamden, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Church Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Church Street School is 13.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Church Street School?
59.9% of students at Church Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Church Street School?
The largest demographic group at Church Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Hamden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Church Street School?
Church Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Church Street School rank among schools in Hamden?
By Resource Investment Index, Church Street School ranks #1 of 4 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 schools in Hamden on the city page.
Is Church Street School a good school?
Church Street School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hamden School District?
Besides Church Street School, Hamden School District also operates Hamden High School (1,609 students), Hamden Middle School (845 students), and Bear Path School (385 students). See the Hamden School District district page for the complete list.
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