Enrollment
32
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 090007011244
The Bridge at Aces — Hamden, CT
Federal NCES profile for The Bridge at Aces, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 96/100.
👥 Class size 96
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Area Cooperative Educational Services · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Bridge at Aces compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Bridge at Aces reports 32 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 92% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 94% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Area Cooperative Educational Services spends $81,875 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 72.3% from local sources (property taxes), 21.4% from the state, and 6.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 96/100 (A+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Bridge at Aces compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1:1 | ▼ 92% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 0% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
1:1
students per teacher
— 92% below state mean
Top 0% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$81,875
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 32 Top 0% in Connecticut — larger than 100% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 1:1 -92% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 090007011244
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%
African American 40.6%
White 9.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Area Cooperative Educational Services, which includes The Bridge at Aces.
$81,875
Per student
+190%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+320%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 72.3%
State 21.4%
Federal 6.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about The Bridge at Aces
How many students attend The Bridge at Aces?
The Bridge at Aces has 32 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamden, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Bridge at Aces?
The student-teacher ratio at The Bridge at Aces is 1:1, which is 92% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 94% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Bridge at Aces?
The largest demographic group at The Bridge at Aces is Hispanic or Latino at 46.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hamden, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Bridge at Aces?
The Bridge at Aces has a Resource Investment Index of 96/100 (A+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.