Israel Putnam School
445 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
The Israel Putnam School, located on Parker Avenue in Meriden, Connecticut, serves as a foundational elementary institution within the Meriden Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in their early developmental years are encouraged to achieve academic success and build strong social-emotional skills. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, supported by a faculty committed to addressing the diverse needs of their student population.
Beyond its academic focus, Israel Putnam School plays an active role in the local Meriden community by promoting family engagement and collaborative partnerships. The school environment typically emphasizes the values of respect, responsibility, and safety, creating a structured atmosphere that helps young learners transition into their primary education journey. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular initiatives, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and prepare its students to become productive, contributing members of the community as they advance to higher grade levels.
Beyond its academic focus, Israel Putnam School plays an active role in the local Meriden community by promoting family engagement and collaborative partnerships. The school environment typically emphasizes the values of respect, responsibility, and safety, creating a structured atmosphere that helps young learners transition into their primary education journey. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular initiatives, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and prepare its students to become productive, contributing members of the community as they advance to higher grade levels.
445
Total Students
30.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 77 |
| Hispanic | 249 |
| Black | 68 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More | 39 |
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Hispanic249 (56.0%)
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White77 (17.3%)
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Black68 (15.3%)
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Two or More39 (8.8%)
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Asian12 (2.7%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Meriden School District |
| Phone: | (203)237-8493 |
| Website: | http://www.meridenk12.org/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 445 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 319 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 42 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
61
Grade 1
77
Grade 2
75
Grade 3
70
Grade 4
81
Grade 5
81
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 61 |
| Grade 1 | 77 |
| Grade 2 | 75 |
| Grade 3 | 70 |
| Grade 4 | 81 |
| Grade 5 | 81 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 225 | 50.6% |
| Male | 220 | 49.4% |
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