- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Meriden, CT
Israel Putnam School
Federal NCES profile for Israel Putnam School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090240000443
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Israel Putnam School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 14
- public schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Israel Putnam School has class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Israel Putnam School ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Meriden, CT.
School address
District: Meriden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090240000443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Israel Putnam School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 090240000443 · Meriden, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 13.5:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students)
Israel Putnam School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Israel Putnam School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis T. Mal
Francis T. Maloney High School
1,291 students
- Orville H. Pla
Orville H. Platt High School
1,191 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle School
773 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
684 students
- Casimir Pulask
Casimir Pulaski School
539 students
- This school 445
Israel Putnam School
445 students
What this shows Israel Putnam School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Israel Putnam School compares
Israel Putnam School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 75% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 17.3%
African American 15.3%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Israel Putnam School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Meriden School District reports $19,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Israel Putnam School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis T. Maloney High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orville H. Platt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Casimir Pulaski School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Israel Putnam School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Meriden
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Israel Putnam School
How many students attend Israel Putnam School?
Israel Putnam School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Meriden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Israel Putnam School?
The student-teacher ratio at Israel Putnam School is 13.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Israel Putnam School?
63.8% of students at Israel Putnam School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Israel Putnam School?
The largest demographic group at Israel Putnam School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Meriden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Israel Putnam School?
Israel Putnam School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Israel Putnam School rank among public schools in Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, Israel Putnam School ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Meriden, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Meriden on the city page.
What other schools are in Meriden School District?
Besides Israel Putnam School, Meriden School District also operates Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students), Orville H. Platt High School (1,191 students), and Edison Middle School (773 students). See the Meriden School District district page for the complete list.