Enrollment
610
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Second Hill Lane School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Second Hill Lane School
Second Hill Lane School is a mid-sized elementary school in Stratford, Connecticut, enrolling 610 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.5% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 610 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (22%) (diversity index 62/100).
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Stratford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stratford Academy - Johnson House (537 students): Second Hill Lane School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13:1 vs 12.8:1).
Stratford School District also operates Stratford High School (1,150 students) and Bunnell High School (982 students) alongside Second Hill Lane School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Second Hill Lane School compares
Second Hill Lane School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stratford School District, which includes Second Hill Lane School.
$22,040
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.8%
State 28.1%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~610 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Second Hill Lane School a good school?
Second Hill Lane School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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