DUNBAR HILL SCHOOL

Dunbar Hill School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hamden School District school district, located in Hamden, CT with about 254 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Dunbar Hill School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dunbar Hill School, located at 315 Lane Street in Hamden, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Hamden Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence is balanced with the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and hands-on learning, Dunbar Hill aims to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares its students for future success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, the school places a strong emphasis on community and character building. The staff works closely with families to promote a collaborative culture, often hosting events and programs that encourage parent involvement and student engagement. With a focus on nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and respectful citizenship, Dunbar Hill strives to be a welcoming neighborhood hub where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a diverse and caring educational setting.

For more information, contact Dunbar Hill School at (203) 407-2025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

315 Lane St.
Hamden, CT 06514-2718
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DUNBAR HILL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hamden, CT with about 254 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
254
Teachers:
19.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 254 students

Black or African American
31.5%
White
30.7%
Hispanic/Latino
23.2%
Asian
7.5%
Two or more races
7.1%

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.