Enrollment
347
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Glen School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Glen School
Spring Glen School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hamden, Connecticut, enrolling 347 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 284 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #259, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hamden's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bear Path School (385 students): Spring Glen School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 13.8:1).
Hamden School District also operates Hamden High School (1,609 students) and Hamden Middle School (845 students) alongside Spring Glen 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 Spring Glen School compares
Spring Glen 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,766
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamden School District, which includes Spring Glen School.
$26,766
Per student
+12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.6%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Spring Glen School a good school?
Spring Glen School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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