School Overview
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.
500
Total Students
33.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Israel Putnam School
Demographic Student Count
White106
Hispanic287
Black62
Asian16
Two or More28
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    287 (57.4 %)
  • White
    106 (21.2 %)
  • Black
    62 (12.4 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.6 %)
  • Asian
    16 (3.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Meriden School District
Phone: (203)237-8493
Website: http://www.meridenk12.org/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 319
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 76
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 84
Grade 3 87
Grade 4 90
Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Israel Putnam School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten76
Grade 174
Grade 284
Grade 387
Grade 490
Grade 589
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Israel Putnam School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25350.6%
Male24749.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)