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Nathan Hale School

480 Townsend Ave., New Haven, CT 06512New Haven School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
530
Students
Total enrolled
$25,592
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 78% vs nat'l
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 22% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 530 students in grades PK–08 in New Haven, Connecticut.
78% above average funding
District spends $25,592 per pupil, 78% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Nathan Hale School is a large elementary in New Haven, Connecticut, serving grades PK–08 with 530 students. The district invests $25,592 per student — 78% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Nathan Hale School

530
Total Students
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
59%
Free Lunch
44
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution259 male · 271 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility59%
National avg 52% · 313 students
Student Composition
31%
48%
16%
Asian1%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino48%
Black16%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090279000568

Academic Outcomes at Nathan Hale School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 74th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06512

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,592Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,592
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,261
Student Support$4,863
Administration$3,071
Operations$3,839
Other$2,559
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,592 spent per student, an estimated $11,337 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
29%
State government
56.9%
Local (property tax)
29.2%
Federal programs
13.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,592/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Fair Haven SchoolConte/West Hills Magnet SchoolRoss/Woodward SchoolMauro-Sheridan Magnet School
+18 more
↓
High School
Wilbur Cross High SchoolJames Hillhouse High SchoolHill Regional Career High SchoolEngineering - Science University Magnet School
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountySouth Central Connecticut Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNew Haven School District →
Phone: (475)220-4200
NCES ID: 090279000568
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in New Haven 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.

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High
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1,633 students · 09–12
● 31 opp76% FRL
High
James Hillhouse High School
1,139 students · 09–12
● 31 opp79% FRL
Elem
Fair Haven School
682 students · PK–08
● 44 opp81% FRL
High
Hill Regional Career High School
651 students · 09–12
● 33 opp78% FRL
Elem
Conte/West Hills Magnet School
606 students · PK–08
● 31 opp82% FRL
Elem
Ross/Woodward School
603 students · PK–08
● 44 opp77% FRL
High
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
598 students · 06–12
● 48 opp50% FRL
High
Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet
557 students · 09–12
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District School Rankings
Location
480 Townsend Ave., New Haven, CT 06512
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.