ISRAEL PUTNAM SCHOOL

Israel Putnam School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Meriden School District school district, located in Meriden, CT with about 525 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Israel Putnam School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Israel Putnam School, located on Parker Avenue in Meriden, Connecticut, serves as a foundational elementary institution within the Meriden Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in their early developmental years are encouraged to achieve academic success and build strong social-emotional skills. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, supported by a faculty committed to addressing the diverse needs of their student population.

Beyond its academic focus, Israel Putnam School plays an active role in the local Meriden community by promoting family engagement and collaborative partnerships. The school environment typically emphasizes the values of respect, responsibility, and safety, creating a structured atmosphere that helps young learners transition into their primary education journey. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular initiatives, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and prepare its students to become productive, contributing members of the community as they advance to higher grade levels.

For more information, contact Israel Putnam School at (203) 237-8493 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.