Shepherd Glen School

(203)407-2070

www.hamden.org/shepherdglen/

303 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Shepherd Glen School, located at 1 Skiff St. Ext. 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 focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic programs, Shepherd Glen is known for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of its faculty, staff, and families. The school prioritizes creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to collaborate, think critically, and explore their individual talents. Through various extracurricular activities and a focus on character education, Shepherd Glen strives to nurture well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to the broader Hamden community.

303

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shepherd Glen School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	77
Black	118
Asian	42
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Black
118 (38.9%)
Hispanic
77 (25.4%)
White
47 (15.5%)
Asian
42 (13.9%)
Two or More
18 (5.9%)
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)407-2070
Website:	http://www.hamden.org/shepherdglen/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 44

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 36