- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, CT
Daniel Hand High School
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Hand High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090228000411
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Hand High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Hand High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Hand High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Madison, CT.
School address
District: Madison School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090228000411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Daniel Hand High School shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 776 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 86.5 → 79.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 090228000411 · Madison, CT High · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 8.7:1 · 3.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter C. Polson Middle School (541 students)
Daniel Hand High School shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 776 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 86.5 → 79.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Daniel Hand High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Daniel Hand High School
751 students
- Walter C. Pols
Walter C. Polson Middle School
541 students
- J. Milton Jeff
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
407 students
- Dr. Robert H.
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School
361 students
- Kathleen H. Ry
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School
314 students
What this shows Daniel Hand High School reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Hand High School compares
Daniel Hand High 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 91% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 8% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$26,847
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.6%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Daniel Hand High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Madison School District reports $26,847 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel Hand High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter C. Polson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Hand High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high 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 (~751 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Hand High School
How many students attend Daniel Hand High School?
Daniel Hand High School has 751 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, CT. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Hand High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Hand High School is 8.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel Hand High School?
3.4% of students at Daniel Hand High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Hand High School?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Hand High School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Madison, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Hand High School?
Daniel Hand High School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daniel Hand High School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Hand High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Madison, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison School District?
Besides Daniel Hand High School, Madison School District also operates Walter C. Polson Middle School (541 students), J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School (407 students), and Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School (361 students). See the Madison School District district page for the complete list.