Spring Glen School

1908 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06517

(203)407-2045

www.hamden.k12.ct.us/springglen

370 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Spring Glen School, located at 1908 Whitney Avenue in Hamden, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Hamden Public Schools district. Known for its distinct architectural character and historic presence in the neighborhood, the school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to foster the intellectual, social, and emotional development of students in the early stages of their education.

As a community-focused institution, Spring Glen emphasizes a collaborative environment involving students, staff, and families. The school’s curriculum aligns with state standards, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy while incorporating enrichment opportunities. Through its integration with the broader Hamden school system, Spring Glen aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while promoting a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of civic responsibility.

370

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spring Glen School
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	61
Black	50
Asian	12
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
226 (61.1 %)
Hispanic
61 (16.5 %)
Black
50 (13.5 %)
Two or More
20 (5.4 %)
Asian
12 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hamden School District
Phone:	(203)407-2045
Website:	http://www.hamden.k12.ct.us/springglen
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 64