- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meriden, CT
Nathan Hale School
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Hale School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090240000448
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathan Hale School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nathan Hale School has class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Meriden, CT.
School address
District: Meriden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090240000448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Nathan Hale School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 090240000448 · Meriden, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 13.5:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students)
Nathan Hale School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Nathan Hale 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 485
Nathan Hale School
485 students
What this shows Nathan Hale School reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathan Hale School compares
Nathan Hale 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 | 61.0% | ▲ 68% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 35% | - | - |
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.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
30.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
White 20.6%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Nathan Hale 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 Nathan Hale School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis T. Maloney High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathan Hale 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 other schools in Meriden
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roger Sherman School
Standard public school
457 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Hanover School
Standard public school
456 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
John Barry School
Standard public school
418 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas Hooker School
Standard public school
404 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin School
Standard public school
357 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nathan Hale School
How many students attend Nathan Hale School?
Nathan Hale School has 485 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meriden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale 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 Nathan Hale School?
61.0% of students at Nathan Hale School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathan Hale School?
The largest demographic group at Nathan Hale School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Meriden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Hale School?
Nathan Hale School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nathan Hale School rank among schools in Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale School ranks #6 of 6 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 schools in Meriden on the city page.
What other schools are in Meriden School District?
Besides Nathan Hale 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.