- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Church Street School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 090186000337 · Hamden, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 13.9:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamden High School (1,609 students)
Church Street School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Church Street 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
- Bear Path Scho 385
Bear Path School
385 students
- Spring Glen Sc 347
Spring Glen School
347 students
- This school 334
Church Street School
334 students
- Ridge Hill Sch 321
Ridge Hill School
321 students
What this shows Church Street School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Church Street School compares
Church Street School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$26,446
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Hamden School District reports $26,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~334 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.