Church Street School

(203)407-2020

www.hamden.org/churchstreet

334 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Church Street School, located at 95 Church Street in Hamden, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Hamden Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty aims to provide a strong educational foundation for students in their formative years, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Hamden community, Church Street School places a high value on partnership between educators, families, and the local community. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and engaging, offering various resources and opportunities to help students reach their full potential. For those looking for more specific details on school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school’s official website at http://www.hamden.org/churchstreet serves as a central hub for updates and parent resources.

334

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Church Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	172
Black	126
Asian	8
Two or More	13

Hispanic
172 (51.5%)
Black
126 (37.7%)
White
15 (4.5%)
Two or More
13 (3.9%)
Asian
8 (2.4%)

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)407-2020
Website:	http://www.hamden.org/churchstreet
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 50