Israel Putnam School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Meriden, Connecticut 06450 · Meriden School District
#387 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#22294 of 50,301 nationally
About Israel Putnam School
Israel Putnam School is a public elementary located in Meriden, in the Meriden School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 445 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 387th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 445.
There are 13 schools in Meriden; Israel Putnam School ranks 2nd of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Israel Putnam School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Israel Putnam School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roger Sherman School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students · 1.0 km away
Casimir Pulaski School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students · 1.2 km away
Francis T. Maloney High School
Meriden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,291 students · 1.6 km away
Thomas Hooker School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students · 1.8 km away
John Barry School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students · 2.0 km away
Nathan Hale School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students · 2.1 km away
Benjamin Franklin School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students · 2.3 km away
Washington Middle School
Meriden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
536 students · 2.6 km away
Lincoln Middle School
Meriden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
684 students · 2.7 km away
Orville H. Platt High School
Meriden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,191 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
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445 students
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445 students
Bunker Hill School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
North Windham School
North Windham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
Osborn Hill School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Clinton Avenue School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades K–8
446 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Israel Putnam School a good school?
Israel Putnam School has a Success Index (US) of 54.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #387 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Israel Putnam School rank in Connecticut?
Israel Putnam School ranks #387 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #22294 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Israel Putnam School?
Israel Putnam School had 445 students in 2025.
Is Israel Putnam School a elementary school or a high school?
Israel Putnam School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Israel Putnam School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Israel Putnam School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.