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Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, Commissioner for the Connecticut State Department of Education
Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, Commissioner for the Connecticut State Department of Education
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Enrollment at Nathan Hale School decreased by 3.8% in 2024-25 school year compared to previous school year

Published 06/10/25

There were 485 students enrolled in Nathan Hale School during the 2024-25 school year, 3.8% less than the previous year's 504 students welcomed, according to the Connecticut State Department of Education.

Data also showed that most of the students were Hispanic, representing 61.6% of the Nathan Hale School total enrollment.

The school is located in Meriden School District with a central office in Meriden.

In total, there were 508,402 students enrolled in Connecticut during the 2024-25 school year.

Student enrollment has been dropping in Connecticut’s public schools for over a decade now. With the exception of a slight relief in the 2021-22 school year, schools in the state have lost almost 38,000 students since 2014

A 2022 survey revealed that nearly 75% of Connecticut teachers were dissatisfied with their working conditions, and a similar percentage considered leaving the profession earlier than planned. Stress and burnout were cited as significant concerns.

Between 2015 and 2021, Connecticut experienced a 16% decrease in the number of graduates completing teacher preparation programs, dropping from 2,132 to 1,788. This decline contributes to the ongoing teacher shortage in the state.

Enrollment in Nathan Hale School Over 4 Years
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School Enrollment Breakdown in Meriden School District in 2024-25 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Francis T. Maloney High School1,291
Orville H. Platt High School1,191
Edison Middle School773
Lincoln Middle School684
Casimir Pulaski School539
Washington Middle School536
Nathan Hale School485
Roger Sherman School457
Hanover School456
Israel Putnam School445
John Barry School418
Thomas Hooker School404
Benjamin Franklin School357
PRIDE129
STARS - Hanover83
Venture Academy63
STEP - ES45
Success Academy40
STARS - BARRY32
TLC - MHS30
STEPS - MS24
STARS - HS22
Community Classroom Collaborative18
TLC - PHS18
TLC-MS18
STARS - MS17
TSC - MHS17
Community Collaborative Classroom - ACADEMY14
TSC - PHS14
SOAR - High13
SOAR - Middle12
SOAR- Elementary8

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