Enrollment
271
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunbar Hill School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dunbar Hill School
Dunbar Hill School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hamden, Connecticut, enrolling 271 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 271 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #113, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hamden's public schools, it stands alongside Church Street School (334 students): Dunbar Hill School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 13.9:1).
Hamden School District also operates Hamden High School (1,609 students) and Hamden Middle School (845 students) alongside Dunbar Hill School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dunbar Hill School compares
Dunbar Hill School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,766
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamden School District, which includes Dunbar Hill School.
$26,766
Per student
+12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.6%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~271 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dunbar Hill School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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