Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nathan Hale School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nathan Hale School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nathan Hale School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathan Hale School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
48%
30%
Black
16%
12%
White
31%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Hale School's ranking?
Nathan Hale School is ranked #733 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Nathan Hale School often compared to?
Nathan Hale Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood School, Worthington Hooker School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale School?
530 students attend Nathan Hale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Nathan Hale School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Hale School?
Nathan Hale School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale School offer ?
Nathan Hale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nathan Hale School part of?
Nathan Hale School is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Nathan Hale School located?
Nathan Hale School is located in the East Shore neighborhood of East Haven, CT.
School Reviews
5 10/2/2006
My son just started Kindergarten at this school and we love it! The teachers are very caring and very organized. My son just started 3 weeks ago and has learned so much already. There are many activities for the children, and the parents as well. There is lots of parent involvement and everyone works together. My sister attended this school about 6 years ago and it was wonderful then. As far as I have seen the school is even better than what it was then.
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