- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stratford, CT
Second Hill Lane School
Federal NCES profile for Second Hill Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090444000895
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Second Hill Lane School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Second Hill Lane School has class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Second Hill Lane School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Stratford, CT.
School address
District: Stratford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090444000895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Second Hill Lane School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 090444000895 · Stratford, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 13:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High School (1,150 students)
Second Hill Lane School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Second Hill Lane School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High School
1,150 students
- Bunnell High S
Bunnell High School
982 students
- This school
Second Hill Lane School
610 students
- David Wooster
David Wooster Middle School
538 students
- Stratford Acad
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
537 students
- Harry B. Flood
Harry B. Flood Middle School
466 students
What this shows Second Hill Lane School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Second Hill Lane School compares
Second Hill Lane 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
White 22.3%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Second Hill Lane School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stratford School District reports $23,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Second Hill Lane School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunnell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Wooster Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stratford Academy - Johnson House | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry B. Flood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Second Hill Lane School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Stratford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
Standard public school
537 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Eli Whitney School
Standard public school
462 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nichols School
Standard public school
418 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Wilcoxson School
Standard public school
318 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Chapel School
Standard public school
290 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Franklin School
Standard public school
246 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Second Hill Lane School
How many students attend Second Hill Lane School?
Second Hill Lane School has 610 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stratford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Second Hill Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Second Hill Lane School is 13:1, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Second Hill Lane School?
37.5% of students at Second Hill Lane School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Second Hill Lane School?
The largest demographic group at Second Hill Lane School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Stratford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Second Hill Lane School?
Second Hill Lane School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Second Hill Lane School rank among elementary schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Second Hill Lane School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Stratford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stratford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stratford School District?
Besides Second Hill Lane School, Stratford School District also operates Stratford High School (1,150 students), Bunnell High School (982 students), and David Wooster Middle School (538 students). See the Stratford School District district page for the complete list.