Israel Putnam School vs Thomas Hooker School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 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
Thomas Hooker School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
| Measure | Israel Putnam School Meriden, Connecticut | Thomas Hooker School Meriden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 596 | #309 of 596 |
| National rank | #22294 of 50,301 | #14943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 445 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| city | Meriden | Meriden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Hooker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 54.1).
- •Thomas Hooker School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Thomas Hooker School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Thomas Hooker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 81.1%).
- •Israel Putnam School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.5).
- •Israel Putnam School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 404.
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 Thomas Hooker School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Hooker School ranks higher (64.8 vs 54.1 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 Thomas Hooker School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Meriden and Meriden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Israel Putnam School: 445. Thomas Hooker School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Israel Putnam School and Thomas Hooker School rank in Connecticut?
Israel Putnam School is 387th of 596 and Thomas Hooker School is 309th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).