Hamden School District

The Hamden School District is located in Hamden, CT and includes 11 schools that serve 6,065 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Hamden School District spends $15,255 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Hamden School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CT state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Hamden School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Hamden School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Hamden School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.