- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamden, CT
Helen Street School
Federal NCES profile for Helen Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090186000341
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen Street School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Hamden · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Helen Street School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Street School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hamden, CT.
School address
District: Hamden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090186000341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Helen Street School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 090186000341 · Hamden, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 10.8:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamden High School (1,609 students)
Helen Street School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Helen Street 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 280
Helen Street School
280 students
What this shows Helen Street School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helen Street School compares
Helen Street 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 39% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.1%
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
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
African American 36.8%
White 10.0%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Helen Street 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 Helen Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamden High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamden Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Path School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Glen School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Church Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helen Street 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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helen Street School
How many students attend Helen Street School?
Helen Street School has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Street School is 10.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 Helen Street School?
50.5% of students at Helen Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helen Street School?
The largest demographic group at Helen Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in Hamden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen Street School?
Helen Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Helen Street School rank among schools in Hamden?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Street School ranks #4 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 Helen Street 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.