Enrollment
404
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Hooker School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Hooker School
Thomas Hooker School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Meriden, Connecticut, enrolling 404 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Connecticut schools and 45% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 404 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 200 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #167, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (23%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Meriden School District spends $19,132 per pupil, 20% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Meriden's public schools, it stands alongside Nathan Hale School (485 students): Thomas Hooker School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 13.5:1).
Meriden School District also operates Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students) and Orville H. Platt High School (1,191 students) alongside Thomas Hooker School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas Hooker School compares
Thomas Hooker School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meriden School District, which includes Thomas Hooker School.
$19,132
Per student
-20%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 54.9%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Thomas Hooker School a good school?
Thomas Hooker School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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