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Hamden School District

Connecticut · Public School District
10
Schools
5,009
Students
$33,145
Per-Pupil Spend
+131% nat'l
42.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hamden School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 5,009 students across 10 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $33,145 is above average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bear Path SchoolKG–06406
Church Street SchoolPK–06277
Dunbar Hill SchoolPK–06272
Helen Street SchoolPK–06325
Ridge Hill SchoolPK–06294
Shepherd Glen SchoolKG–06288
Spring Glen SchoolKG–06370
West Woods SchoolKG–06294
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hamden Middle School07–08811
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hamden High School09–121,672
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$33,145+131% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
62%
State
31.5%
Local (property tax)
61.6%
Federal
6.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (62%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,009
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$33K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $33,145 per pupil — 131% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hamden School District?
Hamden School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,009 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hamden School District?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hamden School District spend per student?
Hamden School District spends $33,145 per pupil — 131% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hamden School District?
42% of students in Hamden School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hamden School District?
No, Hamden School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hamden School District serve?
Hamden School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hamden School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hamden School District is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.