- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New London, CT
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090282000594
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in New London · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in New London, CT.
School address
District: New London School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090282000594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+20.2%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 090282000594 · New London, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 10.3:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: New London High School (605 students)
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+20.2%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New London Hig
New London High School
605 students
- Winthrop Stem
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
449 students
- This school
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
445 students
- C.B. Jennings
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
406 students
- Bennie Dover J
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
343 students
- New London Vis
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School
268 students
What this shows Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School compares
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 74% | 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
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$28,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
White 15.5%
Two or More 14.2%
African American 13.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for New London School District reports $28,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in New London
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
Standard public school
469 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Standard public school
449 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
Standard public school
406 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Harbor Elementary School
Standard public school
239 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
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)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
How many students attend Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School?
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New London, CT. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is 10.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School?
63.5% of students at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment, in New London, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School?
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School rank among elementary schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in New London, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New London on the city page.
What other schools are in New London School District?
Besides Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, New London School District also operates New London High School (605 students), Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students), and C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet (406 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.