Worthington Hooker School

www.nhps.net

420 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Worthington Hooker School, located in the residential East Rock neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut, is a highly regarded K–8 public school within the New Haven Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic reputation and diverse student body, the school is physically split across two campuses: the Canner Street site serves students in grades K–2, while the Whitney Avenue site accommodates students in grades 3–8. This structure allows the school to maintain a community-focused environment while providing a comprehensive curriculum that spans the formative years of elementary and middle school.

The school is frequently noted for its rigorous academic programs, robust parent involvement, and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. As an urban magnet-style school, it attracts families from various backgrounds who are drawn to its consistent performance and active extracurricular offerings. By prioritizing both intellectual development and social-emotional growth, Worthington Hooker remains a cornerstone of the New Haven educational system, preparing its students for success in local high schools and beyond.

420

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Worthington Hooker School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	45
Black	135
Asian	82
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Black
135 (32.1%)
White
131 (31.2%)
Asian
82 (19.5%)
Hispanic
45 (10.7%)
Two or More
26 (6.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)220-7200
Website:	http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Worthington Hooker School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	46
Grade 7	47
Grade 8	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Worthington Hooker School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	50%
Male	210	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)