How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bethany Community School | West Woods School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bethany, CT | Hamden, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 430 | 317 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 14.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 10.7% | 23.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bethany Community School | West Woods School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,506 | $26,446 |
| District | Bethany Public Schools | Hamden Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bethany Community School | West Woods School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.6% | 30.3% |
| African American | 2.6% | 25.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.0% | 21.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% | 12.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 9.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bethany Community School | West Woods School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.