- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamden, CT
Eli Whitney Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Eli Whitney Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201140
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eli Whitney Technical High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Hamden · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eli Whitney Technical High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eli Whitney Technical High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hamden, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090000201140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Eli Whitney Technical High School shrank from 619 students in 2022-23 to 582 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 57.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 090000201140 · Hamden, CT High · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 12:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students)
Eli Whitney Technical High School shrank from 619 students in 2022-23 to 582 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 57.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Eli Whitney Technical High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W. F. Kaynor T
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
831 students
- Bullard-Havens
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
819 students
- H. C. Wilcox T
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
753 students
- Platt Technica
Platt Technical High School
749 students
- A. I. Prince T
A. I. Prince Technical High School
725 students
- This school
Eli Whitney Technical High School
586 students
What this shows Eli Whitney Technical High School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eli Whitney Technical High School compares
Eli Whitney Technical 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$28,755
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
African American 31.6%
White 4.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Eli Whitney Technical High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System reports $28,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eli Whitney Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. F. Kaynor Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard-Havens Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H. C. Wilcox Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platt Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. I. Prince Technical High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eli Whitney Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Hamden
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eli Whitney Technical High School
How many students attend Eli Whitney Technical High School?
Eli Whitney Technical High School has 586 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eli Whitney Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eli Whitney Technical High School is 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% 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 Eli Whitney Technical High School?
60.7% of students at Eli Whitney Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eli Whitney Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Eli Whitney Technical High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Hamden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eli Whitney Technical High School?
Eli Whitney Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Eli Whitney Technical High School rank among high schools in Hamden?
By Resource Investment Index, Eli Whitney Technical High School ranks #2 of 3 high 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 high schools in Hamden on the city page.
What other schools are in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Besides Eli Whitney Technical High School, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System also operates W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students), Bullard-Havens Technical High School (819 students), and H. C. Wilcox Technical High School (753 students). See the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System district page for the complete list.