Nathan Hale School
Meriden, CT · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Nathan Hale School is a elementary school located in Meriden, Connecticut. The school serves 523 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 44/100 (D), Nathan Hale School performs below the state average for Connecticut. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nathan Hale School has a DataScore of 44/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Nathan Hale School has 523 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
Nathan Hale School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -3.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Nathan Hale School is part of the Meriden School District in Meriden, Connecticut. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.