- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamden, CT
Dunbar Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Dunbar Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090186000338
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunbar Hill School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Hamden · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunbar Hill School has class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Hill School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hamden, CT.
School address
District: Hamden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090186000338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Dunbar Hill School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 090186000338 · Hamden, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 13.6:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamden High School (1,609 students)
Dunbar Hill School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Dunbar Hill 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
- Church Street 334
Church Street School
334 students
- This school 271
Dunbar Hill School
271 students
What this shows Dunbar Hill School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunbar Hill School compares
Dunbar Hill 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
12
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
African American 34.8%
White 13.7%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Dunbar Hill 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 Dunbar Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Path School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Glen School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Church Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunbar Hill 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
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunbar Hill School
How many students attend Dunbar Hill School?
Dunbar Hill School has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Hill School is 13.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunbar Hill School?
40.8% of students at Dunbar Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunbar Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Dunbar Hill School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.7% of enrollment, in Hamden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunbar Hill School?
Dunbar Hill 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 Dunbar Hill School rank among schools in Hamden?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Hill 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 Dunbar Hill 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.