Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Israel Putnam School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Israel Putnam School serves the southern part of Meriden, CT, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Israel Putnam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Israel Putnam School's student population of 445 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Motto
Every Opinion Matters!
School Rankings
Israel Putnam School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Israel Putnam School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#451 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
56%
32%
Black
15%
12%
White
17%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Israel Putnam School's ranking?
Israel Putnam School is ranked #451 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Israel Putnam School often compared to?
Israel Putnam Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Hooker School, John Barry School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Israel Putnam School?
445 students attend Israel Putnam School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Israel Putnam School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Israel Putnam School?
Israel Putnam School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Israel Putnam School offer ?
Israel Putnam School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Israel Putnam School part of?
Israel Putnam School is part of Meriden School District.
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![[Wikipedia] Israel Putnam School](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kWv9FQ7OKek/0.jpg "The Israel Putnam School is an historic school on School and Oak Streets in Putnam, Connecticut. The school, named in honor of Israel Putnam, is a two story Classical Revival brick building with limestone trim built in 1902. It has a large central block with smaller flanking wings, and a matching two-story addition extending to the rear, built in 1922. The school was built to address the inadequate conditions of the previous school that served much of the city's industrial population, and was the city's first school building to include an auditorium.The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It has been converted to residences.
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