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Bear Path School

PublicGrades 0–6
Hamden, Connecticut · Hamden School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students385
Student:Teacher13.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch35%
Title INo
Bear Path School
ÜberblickEinschreibungDemografienPerformanceDie Teilnahme an der TeilnahmeVerhaltenDie Arbeitskräfte

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 421
385
Total Enrollment
State avg: 44%
35%-9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Bear Path School is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in Hamden, Connecticut. The school enrolls 385 students. It is part of the Hamden School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictHamden School District
County9170
CityHamden
ZIP06514
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090186000336

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment385
White39.2%
Hispanic / Latino25.5%
Black / African American21.6%
Asian6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
39.2%
Hispanic
25.5%
Black
21.6%
Asian
6.2%
Two+
7.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %35%
State Avg44%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)