Truman School

www.nhps.net

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Truman School, located at 114 Truman Street in New Haven, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) district. The school is situated in the city’s Hill neighborhood and is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of the larger New Haven district, Truman School adheres to a curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school through core subject mastery and a supportive learning environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school culture where students are encouraged to become life-long learners. By leveraging the resources of the New Haven Public Schools system, Truman School offers a variety of programs intended to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Families and community members interested in specific academic offerings, enrollment procedures, or current school initiatives can find detailed information through the official NHPS website at http://www.nhps.net.

460

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Truman School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	375
Black	36
Asian	20
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
375 (81.5%)
Black
36 (7.8%)
Asian
20 (4.3%)
Two or More
13 (2.8%)
White
11 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	New Haven School District
Phone:	(475)220-2100
Website:	http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Truman School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	53
Grade 7	54
Grade 8	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Truman School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	50.9%
Male	226	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)