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Elementary· 13 schools in district

Nathan Hale School

277 Atkins St. Ext., Meriden, CT 06450Meriden School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
523
Students
Total enrolled
$22,334
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 56% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 523 students in grades PK–05 in Meriden, Connecticut.
56% above average funding
District spends $22,334 per pupil, 56% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Nathan Hale School is a large elementary in Meriden, Connecticut, serving grades PK–05 with 523 students. The district invests $22,334 per student — 56% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Nathan Hale School

523
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
74%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution265 male · 257 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility74%
National avg 52% · 385 students
Student Composition
23%
57%
11%
Asian2%
White23%
Hispanic / Latino57%
Black11%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090240000448

Academic Outcomes at Nathan Hale School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 72th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06450

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,334Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,334
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,827
Student Support$4,243
Administration$2,680
Operations$3,350
Other$2,233
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,334 spent per student, an estimated $9,894 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
31%
State government
54.9%
Local (property tax)
30.9%
Federal programs
14.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,334/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 74% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Casimir Pulaski SchoolIsrael Putnam SchoolRoger Sherman SchoolJohn Barry School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Lincoln Middle SchoolEdison Middle SchoolWashington Middle School
↓
High School
Francis T. Maloney High SchoolOrville H. Platt High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountySouth Central Connecticut Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMeriden School District →
Phone: (203)237-7486
NCES ID: 090240000448
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Meriden seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Meriden School District
High
Francis T. Maloney High School
1,264 students · 09–12
● 48 opp71% FRL
High
Orville H. Platt High School
1,108 students · 09–12
● 48 opp80% FRL
Mid
Lincoln Middle School
688 students · 06–08
● 48 opp80% FRL
Mid
Edison Middle School
665 students · 06–08
● 48 opp75% FRL
Mid
Washington Middle School
622 students · 06–08
● 48 opp81% FRL
Elem
Casimir Pulaski School
576 students · KG–05
● 48 opp87% FRL
Elem
Israel Putnam School
500 students · KG–05
● 48 opp77% FRL
Elem
Roger Sherman School
475 students · PK–05
● 48 opp84% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
277 Atkins St. Ext., Meriden, CT 06450
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.