Bear Path School

(203)407-2015

www.hamden.k12.ct.us/

385 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bear Path School, located at 10 Kirk Rd. in Hamden, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving the local Hamden community. As part of the Hamden Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and personal responsibility. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills while engaging with a diverse curriculum designed to prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond its core academic programs, Bear Path School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. Through various school initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to nurturing each child's individual potential, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel safe and inspired to learn. For more information regarding specific grade-level offerings, school policies, or district updates, families and community members can visit their official website at [www.hamden.k12.ct.us](http://www.hamden.k12.ct.us/).

385

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bear Path School
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	98
Black	83
Asian	24
Two or More	29

White
151 (39.2%)
Hispanic
98 (25.5%)
Black
83 (21.6%)
Two or More
29 (7.5%)
Asian
24 (6.2%)

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)407-2015
Website:	http://www.hamden.k12.ct.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 46

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 58