How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Israel Putnam School | Orville H. Platt High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Meriden, CT | Meriden, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 445 | 1,191 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 14.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.8% | 64.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Israel Putnam School | Orville H. Platt High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,981 | $20,981 |
| District | Meriden School District | Meriden School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Israel Putnam School | Orville H. Platt High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.3% | 17.8% |
| African American | 15.3% | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.0% | 64.3% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.8% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Israel Putnam School | Orville H. Platt High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 27 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 170.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.1% | 32.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.