How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bear Path School | Ridge Hill School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hamden, CT | Hamden, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 385 | 321 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.6% | 47.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bear Path School | Ridge Hill School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,040 | $31,040 |
| District | Hamden School District | Hamden School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bear Path School | Ridge Hill School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.2% | 27.4% |
| African American | 21.6% | 27.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.5% | 26.8% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 7.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 10.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bear Path School | Ridge Hill School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.3% | 24.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.