Nathan Hale School

www.nhps.net

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Nathan Hale School, located at 480 Townsend Avenue in the Morris Cove neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the New Haven Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum standards with opportunities for social and emotional development. By leveraging its location within the New Haven district, Nathan Hale focuses on preparing students for high school success through structured instruction, active family engagement, and a variety of extracurricular activities aimed at nurturing both academic achievement and character growth.

530

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nathan Hale School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	255
Black	85
Asian	4
Two or More	20

Hispanic
255 (48.1 %)
White
166 (31.3 %)
Black
85 (16.0 %)
Two or More
20 (3.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)

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:	New Haven School District
Phone:	(475)220-4200
Website:	http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 47

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 51