- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meriden, CT
Thomas Hooker School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Hooker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090240000451
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Hooker School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Hooker School has class sizes larger than 97% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Hooker School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Meriden, CT.
School address
District: Meriden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090240000451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Thomas Hooker School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090240000451 · Meriden, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 17.6:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students)
Thomas Hooker School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Thomas Hooker 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 404
Thomas Hooker School
404 students
What this shows Thomas Hooker School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Hooker School compares
Thomas Hooker 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 45% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 97% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
White 23.3%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Thomas Hooker 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 Thomas Hooker School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis T. Maloney High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orville H. Platt High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Casimir Pulaski School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Hooker 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.
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
485 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Hooker School
How many students attend Thomas Hooker School?
Thomas Hooker School has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meriden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Hooker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Hooker School is 17.6:1, which is 45% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Hooker School?
48.0% of students at Thomas Hooker School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Hooker School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Hooker School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Meriden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Hooker School?
Thomas Hooker School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Thomas Hooker School rank among schools in Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Hooker School ranks #4 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 Thomas Hooker 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.