Dunbar Hill School

(203)407-2025

www.hamden.org/dunbarhill/

271 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

271

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunbar Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	99
Black	94
Asian	9
Two or More	31

Hispanic
99 (36.7%)
Black
94 (34.8%)
White
37 (13.7%)
Two or More
31 (11.5%)
Asian
9 (3.3%)

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)407-2025
Website:	http://www.hamden.org/dunbarhill/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
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 17

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 35