Dunbar Hill School vs Helen Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Hill School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
271 students
Helen Street School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students
| Measure | Dunbar Hill School Hamden, Connecticut | Helen Street School Hamden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 596 | #465 of 596 |
| National rank | #27813 of 50,301 | #30814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 271 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Hamden | Hamden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 41.7).
- •Dunbar Hill School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Dunbar Hill School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Dunbar Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 55.4%).
- •Helen Street School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Helen Street School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 271.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dunbar Hill School better than Helen Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar Hill School ranks higher (46.1 vs 41.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dunbar Hill School and Helen Street School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hamden and Hamden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Hill School: 271. Helen Street School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Hill School and Helen Street School rank in Connecticut?
Dunbar Hill School is 437th of 596 and Helen Street School is 465th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).