Nathan Hale School (Closed 2013)

160 Spruce St
Manchester, CT 06040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Nathan Hale School serves 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
(11-12)
75-79%
83%
(11-12)
65-69%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
34%
31%
Black
36%
12%
White
25%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale School?
287 students attend Nathan Hale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Nathan Hale School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nathan Hale School?
Nathan Hale School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale School offer ?
Nathan Hale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nathan Hale School part of?
Nathan Hale School is part of Manchester School District.

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