- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamden, CT
Shepherd Glen School
Federal NCES profile for Shepherd Glen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090186000346
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepherd Glen School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Hamden · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shepherd Glen School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Glen School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hamden, CT.
School address
District: Hamden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090186000346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Shepherd Glen School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 090186000346 · Hamden, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 12.1:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamden High School (1,609 students)
Shepherd Glen School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Shepherd Glen 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 303
Shepherd Glen School
303 students
What this shows Shepherd Glen School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shepherd Glen School compares
Shepherd Glen 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.9%
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
20
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
White 15.5%
Asian 13.9%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Shepherd Glen 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 Shepherd Glen 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Path School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Glen School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Church Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepherd Glen 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 elementary schools in Hamden
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shepherd Glen School
How many students attend Shepherd Glen School?
Shepherd Glen School has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Glen School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Glen School is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shepherd Glen School?
49.7% of students at Shepherd Glen School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shepherd Glen School?
The largest demographic group at Shepherd Glen School is African American at 38.9% of enrollment, in Hamden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepherd Glen School?
Shepherd Glen School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Shepherd Glen School rank among elementary schools in Hamden?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Glen School ranks #4 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Hamden on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamden School District?
Besides Shepherd Glen 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.