- Enrollment
- 2,620
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenwich, CT
Hamilton Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090171000301
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Avenue School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Greenwich · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Avenue School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Avenue School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Greenwich, CT.
School address
District: Greenwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090171000301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Hamilton Avenue School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 090171000301 · Greenwich, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 7.1:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwich High School (2,620 students)
Hamilton Avenue School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwich High
Greenwich High School
2,620 students
- Eastern Middle 797
Eastern Middle School
797 students
- Western Middle 563
Western Middle School
563 students
- Central Middle 483
Central Middle School
483 students
- Riverside Scho 440
Riverside School
440 students
- This school 299
Hamilton Avenue School
299 students
What this shows Hamilton Avenue School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Avenue School compares
Hamilton Avenue 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 41% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 1% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$31,154
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
White 30.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Hamilton Avenue School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwich School District reports $31,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Greenwich
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 (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Avenue School
How many students attend Hamilton Avenue School?
Hamilton Avenue School has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenwich, CT. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Avenue School is 7.1:1, which is 41% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 55% 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 Hamilton Avenue School?
43.9% of students at Hamilton Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Greenwich, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Avenue School?
Hamilton Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Hamilton Avenue School rank among schools in Greenwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Avenue School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Greenwich, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenwich on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwich School District?
Besides Hamilton Avenue School, Greenwich School District also operates Greenwich High School (2,620 students), Eastern Middle School (797 students), and Western Middle School (563 students). See the Greenwich School District district page for the complete list.