- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamden, CT
Ridge Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090186000345
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Hill School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Hamden · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge Hill School has class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Hill School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hamden, CT.
School address
District: Hamden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090186000345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ridge Hill School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 090186000345 · Hamden, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 12.8:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamden High School (1,609 students)
Ridge Hill School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Ridge 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 321
Ridge Hill School
321 students
What this shows Ridge Hill School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge Hill School compares
Ridge 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▲ 31% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 72% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 27.4%
African American 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 27.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, Ridge 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 Ridge Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamden High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamden Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Path School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Glen School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Church Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Hill School
How many students attend Ridge Hill School?
Ridge Hill School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Hill School is 12.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge Hill School?
47.6% of students at Ridge Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Hill School is African American at 27.4% of enrollment, in Hamden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Hill School?
Ridge Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Ridge Hill School rank among schools in Hamden?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Hill School ranks #3 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 Ridge 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.