Ridge Hill School

(203)407-2035

ww.hamden.org/ridgehill

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ridge Hill School, located at 120 Carew Road in Hamden, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Hamden Public Schools district. As part of a diverse and community-focused school system, Ridge Hill emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is committed to implementing the district’s core curriculum while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities that promote well-rounded growth.

The school places a strong value on home-school communication and community engagement, working closely with families to ensure each student reaches their full potential. By utilizing the resources provided by the Hamden Public Schools, Ridge Hill focuses on preparing young learners for success in middle school through structured instruction, inclusive classroom settings, and a dedication to meeting the individual needs of its student population.

321

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridge Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	86
Black	88
Asian	24
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
88 (27.4%)
Black
88 (27.4%)
Hispanic
86 (26.8%)
Two or More
34 (10.6%)
Asian
24 (7.5%)
American Indian
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)407-2035
Website:	http://ww.hamden.org/ridgehill
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 16

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 47