Enrollment
32
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamden, CT
The Bridge at Aces
Federal NCES profile for The Bridge at Aces, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090007011244
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Bridge at Aces earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Hamden · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 32
- students enrolled
The Bridge at Aces has class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Bridge at Aces ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Hamden, CT.
School address
District: Area Cooperative Educational Services · Connecticut
NCES ID 090007011244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+164% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Bridge at Aces compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Bridge at Aces
The Bridge at Aces is a small high school in Hamden, Connecticut, enrolling 32 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32:1 is larger than about 99% of Connecticut schools and 164% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Connecticut schools, with 32 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and African American (41%) (diversity index 61/100).
Among Hamden's high schools, it stands alongside Hamden High School (1,609 students): The Bridge at Aces is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32:1 vs 12.8:1).
Area Cooperative Educational Services also operates Aces at Chase (556 students) and Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School (509 students) alongside The Bridge at Aces.
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 The Bridge at Aces compares
The Bridge at Aces on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32:1 | ▲ 164% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
32:1
students per teacher
- 164% above state mean
Top 99% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 46.9%
African American 40.6%
White 9.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, The Bridge at Aces is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
How The Bridge at Aces Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces at Chase | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Bridge at Aces's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Hamden
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~32 students)
Next steps
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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 32:1, which is 164% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Hamden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Bridge at Aces?
The Bridge at Aces has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Bridge at Aces rank among high schools in Hamden?
By Resource Investment Index, The Bridge at Aces ranks #3 of 3 high 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 high schools in Hamden on the city page.
Is The Bridge at Aces a good school?
The Bridge at Aces earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut. 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 Area Cooperative Educational Services?
Besides The Bridge at Aces, Area Cooperative Educational Services also operates Aces at Chase (556 students) and Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School (509 students). See the Area Cooperative Educational Services district page for the complete list.
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