Israel Putnam School vs Nathan Hale School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Israel Putnam School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
Nathan Hale School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
| Measure | Israel Putnam School Meriden, Connecticut | Nathan Hale School Meriden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 596 | #433 of 596 |
| National rank | #22294 of 50,301 | #27628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 445 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| city | Meriden | Meriden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Israel Putnam School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 46.4).
- •Israel Putnam School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Israel Putnam School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Nathan Hale School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 81.1%).
- •Israel Putnam School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.6).
- •Nathan Hale School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 445.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Israel Putnam School better than Nathan Hale School?
On the Success Index (US), Israel Putnam School ranks higher (54.1 vs 46.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Israel Putnam School and Nathan Hale School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Meriden and Meriden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Israel Putnam School: 445. Nathan Hale School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Israel Putnam School and Nathan Hale School rank in Connecticut?
Israel Putnam School is 387th of 596 and Nathan Hale School is 433rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).