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Salem Elementary School vs. Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

Should you attend Salem Elementary School or Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Salem Elementary School
200 Hartford Rd.
Salem, CT 06420
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
37 Beech Drive
New London, CT 06320
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 71% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nathan Hale Arts Magnet 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 11% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
383 students
471 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Salem Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
42% | 58%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Salem Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Salem Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salem School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New London School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#272 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
#849 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Salem Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in CT)
11%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salem Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salem School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New London School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 30% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salem Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salem School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New London School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salem Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Salem School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New London School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Salem Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School by grade.
Pre-K Students
22
-
Kindergarten Students
32
69
Grade 1 Students
28
73
Grade 2 Students
44
87
Grade 3 Students
38
72
Grade 4 Students
53
83
Grade 5 Students
39
87
Grade 6 Students
39
-
Grade 7 Students
40
-
Grade 8 Students
48
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salem School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New London School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salem School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New London School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salem School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New London School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salem School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New London School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salem School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New London School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Salem Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salem School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New London School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Salem Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salem School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New London School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Salem Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salem School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New London School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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