Spring Glen School

Summary:

Spring Glen School is a public elementary school serving 370 students in grades K-6 in Hamden, Connecticut, which is part of the Hamden School District. This high-performing school consistently outshines the district and state in academic achievement, with standout performance across all grade levels and subjects.

Spring Glen School's academic excellence is evident in its strong test scores, with 71.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 37.8% for the Hamden district and 45.9% for the state. The school also ranks in the top 25 in Connecticut for White students and the top 1 for both Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Despite serving a more diverse student population than some nearby schools, such as Shepherd Glen School and Ridge Hill School, Spring Glen School maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has been ranked in the top 25% of Connecticut elementary schools over the past several years.

What's more, Spring Glen School achieves these impressive results with a relatively low student-teacher ratio and lower per-student spending ($16,621 in 2018-2019) compared to other schools in the Hamden School District, which range from $19,488 to $25,816 per student. This suggests that the school is able to provide a high-quality education efficiently, making it a standout institution within the broader Hamden School District and the New Haven and North Haven districts as well.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1908 Whitney Ave.
       Hamden, CT  06517


(203) 407-2045

District: Hamden School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
146th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,542 Help


Students who attend Spring Glen School usually attend:

Middle:    Hamden Middle School
High:    Hamden High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  367

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.4%
Hispanic:
17.2%
African American:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.4% Help


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Compare Details Spring Glen School ranks better than 70.6% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Hamden School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.75. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Spring Glen School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.4%), Hispanic (17.2%), African American (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hamden School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Glen School is 13.5. 5 elementary schools in the Hamden School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Glen School is $21,542, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Hamden School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spring Glen School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Glen School 146th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Spring Glen School in the ranking list.)

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Hamden School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamden School District 126th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spring Glen School

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Rank History for all students at Spring Glen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.22 439th 570 23.0%
2007 43.72 403rd 568 29.0%
2008 55.06 339th 565 40.0%
2009 58.21 324th 566 42.8%
2010 56.80 336th 579 42.0%
2011 66.05 255th 565 54.9%
2012 71.51 202nd 564 64.2%
2013 68.64 232nd 557 58.3%
2015 74.49 174th 551 68.4%
2016 67.32 191st 518 63.1%
2017 70.32 166th 519 68.0%
2018 77.54 136th 532 74.4%
2019 77.60 144th 522 72.4%
2021 88.16 66th 538 87.7%
2022 79.26 113th 490 76.9%
2023 79.34 119th 491 75.8%
2024 74.75 146th 497 70.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spring Glen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.85 1st 371 99.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Glen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.83 1st 302 99.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Spring Glen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.68 112th 259 56.8%
2019 82.67 37th 242 84.7%
2021 76.90 108th 455 76.3%
2022 67.66 104th 234 55.6%
2023 65.63 105th 230 54.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Spring Glen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.72 42nd 247 83.0%
2021 90.27 34th 445 92.4%
2022 75.02 73rd 232 68.5%
2023 82.84 38th 231 83.5%
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Rank History for White students at Spring Glen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.54 54th 296 81.8%
2019 79.64 47th 295 84.1%
2021 91.92 7th 327 97.9%
2022 85.48 17th 252 93.3%
2023 82.65 25th 262 90.5%
2024 83.95 24th 250 90.4%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Spring Glen School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 269 85 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1989 293 87 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1990 306 80 3 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 390
1991 320 78 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1992 337 77 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1993 341 71 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1994 325 69 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1995 329 81 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1996 329 81 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1997 332 79 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1998 307 100 13 8 1 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 299 84 14 13 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2000 259 84 14 17 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2001 253 75 11 25 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2002 212 96 9 16 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 212 96 9 16 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 213 96 8 21 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2005 213 96 6 20 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 236 113 14 27 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2007 206 73 10 21 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2008 217 73 14 15 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2009 230 81 15 21 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2010 240 81 16 21 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2011 242 69 6 41 0 0 19 0 377
2012 264 68 8 32 0 0 22 0 394
2013 289 77 7 28 0 0 28 0 429
2014 289 79 7 25 0 1 34 0 435
2015 281 80 7 32 0 2 32 0 434
2016 287 81 12 35 0 2 28 0 445
2017 286 79 9 30 0 2 26 0 432
2018 293 70 10 33 0 2 27 0 435
2019 281 65 9 49 0 2 35 0 441
2020 264 50 10 55 0 2 25 0 406
2021 255 58 10 50 0 1 27 0 401
2022 248 54 15 59 1 1 24 0 402
2023 226 50 12 61 0 1 20 0 370
2024 218 52 6 63 0 1 25 2 367

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spring Glen School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 359 24.0 14.9 n/a
1989 384 29.0 13.2 n/a
1990 390 26.0 15.0 n/a
1991 405 26.0 15.5 n/a
1992 423 27.4 15.4 12.3
1993 425 23.5 18.1 0.7
1994 408 23.3 17.5 12.5
1995 430 25.2 17.1 16.7
1996 430 25.2 17.1 16.7
1997 433 24.2 17.9 10.9
1998 429 23.6 18.2 12.8
1999 410 25.8 15.9 12.2
2000 374 24.5 15.3 11.5
2001 364 25.5 14.3 n/a
2002 333 20.5 16.2 22.2
2003 333 20.5 16.2 22.2
2004 338 22.0 15.4 25.7
2005 335 21.4 15.7 n/a
2006 390 21.5 18.1 24.9
2007 310 22.4 13.8 26.5
2008 319 22.4 14.2 25.1
2009 347 27.0 14.8 22.5
2010 358 25.5 14.0 23.5
2011 377 26.1 14.4 22.5
2012 394 26.4 14.9 20.8
2013 429 29.0 14.7 20.5
2014 435 31.2 13.9 19.1
2015 434 28.0 15.5 19.6
2016 445 30.0 14.8 19.1
2017 432 28.5 15.1 19.9
2018 435 28.5 15.2 18.6
2019 441 28.0 15.7 24.5
2020 406 27.0 15.0 25.1
2021 401 27.5 14.5 19.2
2022 402 26.5 15.1 24.1
2023 370 26.5 13.9 23.5
2024 367 27.0 13.5 23.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spring Glen School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 359 24.0 14.9 n/a
1989 384 29.0 13.2 n/a
1990 390 26.0 15.0 n/a
1991 405 26.0 15.5 n/a
1992 423 27.4 15.4 12.3
1993 425 23.5 18.1 0.7
1994 408 23.3 17.5 12.5
1995 430 25.2 17.1 16.7
1996 430 25.2 17.1 16.7
1997 433 24.2 17.9 10.9
1998 429 23.6 18.2 12.8
1999 410 25.8 15.9 12.2
2000 374 24.5 15.3 11.5
2001 364 25.5 14.3 n/a
2002 333 20.5 16.2 22.2
2003 333 20.5 16.2 22.2
2004 338 22.0 15.4 25.7
2005 335 21.4 15.7 n/a
2006 390 21.5 18.1 24.9
2007 310 22.4 13.8 26.5
2008 319 22.4 14.2 25.1
2009 347 27.0 14.8 22.5
2010 358 25.5 14.0 23.5
2011 377 26.1 14.4 22.5
2012 394 26.4 14.9 20.8
2013 429 29.0 14.7 20.5
2014 435 31.2 13.9 19.1
2015 434 28.0 15.5 19.6
2016 445 30.0 14.8 19.1
2017 432 28.5 15.1 19.9
2018 435 28.5 15.2 18.6
2019 441 28.0 15.7 24.5
2020 406 27.0 15.0 25.1
2021 401 27.5 14.5 19.2
2022 402 26.5 15.1 24.1
2023 370 26.5 13.9 23.5
2024 367 27.0 13.5 23.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spring Glen School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,743
2019 $16,621
2020 $19,192
2021 $19,171
2022 $19,934
2023 $21,542

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Glen School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 144th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 119th of 491 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spring Glen School)85.175.5
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamden School District)48.639.2
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Glen School)80.666.7
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamden School District)5444.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5547.4
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Glen School)68.957.1
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamden School District)49.639.2
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Glen School)75.466.1
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hamden School District)49.436.9
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Glen School)75.572.4
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamden School District)54.845.6
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Glen School)71.756.9
 14.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hamden School District)46.637.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Glen School)62.970.5
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hamden School District)49.650.4
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spring Glen School)5072.1
 22.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hamden School District)43.142.5
 0.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students441370
 16.1%
African American6550
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian912
 33.3%
Hispanic4961
 24.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White281226
 19.6%
Two or More Races3520
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.5%23.5%
 1%


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Students at Spring Glen School are 59% White, 17% Hispanic, 14% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Spring Glen School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hamden Middle School
High : Hamden High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 367 students attended Spring Glen School.

Spring Glen School ranks 146th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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