At a glance
Reported students
610
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
462
Second Hill Lane School: 610 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
14.1:1 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
- 492
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Second Hill Lane School
Second Hill Lane School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Stratford. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Stratford School District. NCES reports 610 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, above 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 (54.6%) and White (22.3%). English learners represent 9.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 27.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Second Hill Lane School
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.4 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 0.2 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
- 9.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 27.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White22.3%
- Hispanic54.6%
- Black15.9%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.8%
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 Stratford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Johnson House Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
537 reported students
Eli Whitney School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
462 reported students
Nichols School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
418 reported students
Wilcoxson School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
318 reported students
Chapel School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
290 reported students
Franklin School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
246 reported students