At a glance
Reported students
280
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327.5
Helen Street School: 280 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 285
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.6:1
What the reported data says about Helen Street School
Helen Street School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Hamden. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Hamden School District. NCES reports 280 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, close to the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.7%) and Black (36.8%). English learners represent 13% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Helen Street School
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10%
- Hispanic40.7%
- Black36.8%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hamden School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dunbar Hill School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
271 reported students
Shepherd Glen School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
303 reported students
West Woods School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
317 reported students
Ridge Hill School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
321 reported students
Church Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
334 reported students
Spring Glen School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
347 reported students
Public schools near Helen Street School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street School Elementary · Hamden School District | PK–06 | 334 | 0.6 mi |
| Dunbar Hill School Elementary · Hamden School District | PK–06 | 271 | 1.1 mi |
| King/Robinson Magnet School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 412 | 1.1 mi |
| Barack H. Obama Magnet University School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–04 | 343 | 1.5 mi |
| Elm City Montessori School Elementary · Charter · Elm City Montessori School District | PK–08 | 312 | 1.7 mi |
| Beecher School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 462 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Helen Street School
What grades does Helen Street School serve?
Helen Street School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hamden School District.
How many students attend Helen Street School?
Helen Street School reported 280 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 285 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Helen Street School?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 280 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Helen Street School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Helen Street School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hamden School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Helen Street School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Helen Street School in?
Helen Street School is part of Hamden School District, based in Hamden, CT, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Helen Street School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Church Street School (0.6 mi), Dunbar Hill School (1.1 mi), King/Robinson Magnet School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.