NATHAN HALE ARTS MAGNET SCHOOL

Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New London School District school district, located in New London, CT with about 564 students offering grade levels from 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 39 teachers, Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, located in New London, Connecticut, is a specialized elementary institution that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a deep focus on the performing and visual arts. As a magnet school, it attracts a diverse student body from the surrounding region, offering a unique educational environment where creativity is woven into daily instruction. Students participate in a variety of artistic disciplines—including music, dance, theater, and visual arts—which are designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and self-expression alongside core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

The school is dedicated to cultivating a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes the "whole child." By providing students with consistent access to professional arts programming and state-of-the-art facilities, Nathan Hale creates a culture where inquiry and innovation are encouraged. Through its partnership with the local community and its commitment to an arts-infused pedagogy, the school aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in higher grade levels but also to become confident, creative problem-solvers in an increasingly complex world.

For more information, contact Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School at (860) 447-6060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.