Nathan Hale School

www.meridenk12.org/

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nathan Hale School, located at 277 Atkins St. Ext. in Meriden, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Meriden Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their individual talents and interests.

The school community places a strong emphasis on collaboration between educators, students, and families to create a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of programs and school-wide initiatives, Nathan Hale School encourages students to become active, responsible participants in their community. Their official website serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and upcoming events, highlighting the school’s dedication to transparent communication and community engagement.

523

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nathan Hale School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	300
Black	60
Asian	12
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

Hispanic
300 (57.5 %)
White
119 (22.8 %)
Black
60 (11.5 %)
Two or More
30 (5.7 %)
Asian
12 (2.3 %)
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)237-7486
Website:	http://www.meridenk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 95