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#155 of 202 private schools in CT

Laurel Oaks Adventist School

Elementary School · Hamden, CT

A private elementary school in Hamden, CT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

14 W SHEPARD AVE, Hamden, CT 06514

  • 10:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index59%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D1.4 / 10
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Enrollment30
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CT

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Laurel Oaks Adventist School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,554/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,227

Median home value

$250,300

Median rent

$1,633/mo

College educated

41.9%

Homeownership

62.3%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic53.3%
Black33.3%
Two or More10.0%
White3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bear Path SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–60.8 mi385Compare →
Shepherd Glen SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–61.5 mi302Compare →
West Woods SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–62.1 mi305Compare →
Spring Glen SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–62.4 mi367Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Laurel Oaks Adventist School is listed in Hamden, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Laurel Oaks Adventist School

Laurel Oaks Adventist School is a private elementary school in Hamden, CT, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laurel Oaks Adventist School

What grades does Laurel Oaks Adventist School serve?

Laurel Oaks Adventist School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Laurel Oaks Adventist School?

Laurel Oaks Adventist School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Oaks Adventist School?

The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Oaks Adventist School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Laurel Oaks Adventist School rank in CT?

Laurel Oaks Adventist School ranks #155 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Laurel Oaks Adventist School's MySchoolScout rating?

Laurel Oaks Adventist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Laurel Oaks Adventist School a private school?

Yes, Laurel Oaks Adventist School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Laurel Oaks Adventist School a religious school?

Laurel Oaks Adventist School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
New Haven County
Area population (ZIP 06514)
25,291
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
39.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06514; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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