- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamden, CT
Spring Glen School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Glen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090186000348
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Glen School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Hamden · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Glen School has class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Glen School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hamden, CT.
School address
District: Hamden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090186000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Spring Glen School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 090186000348 · Hamden, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 13.3:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamden High School (1,609 students)
Spring Glen School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Spring 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
- This school 347
Spring Glen School
347 students
- Church Street 334
Church Street School
334 students
- Ridge Hill Sch 321
Ridge Hill School
321 students
What this shows Spring Glen School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Glen School compares
Spring 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Spring 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 Spring Glen School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamden High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamden Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Path School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Church Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Hill School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring 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
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Glen School
How many students attend Spring Glen School?
Spring Glen School has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Glen School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Glen School is 13.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Glen School?
19.5% of students at Spring Glen School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Glen School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Glen School is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Hamden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Glen School?
Spring Glen School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Spring Glen School rank among elementary schools in Hamden?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Glen School ranks #2 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 Spring 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.