Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

School Overview
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, located in New London, Connecticut, is a specialized elementary institution that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a deep focus on the performing and visual arts. As a magnet school, it attracts a diverse student body from the surrounding region, offering a unique educational environment where creativity is woven into daily instruction. Students participate in a variety of artistic disciplines—including music, dance, theater, and visual arts—which are designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and self-expression alongside core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

The school is dedicated to cultivating a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes the "whole child." By providing students with consistent access to professional arts programming and state-of-the-art facilities, Nathan Hale creates a culture where inquiry and innovation are encouraged. Through its partnership with the local community and its commitment to an arts-infused pedagogy, the school aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in higher grade levels but also to become confident, creative problem-solvers in an increasingly complex world.
445
Total Students
55.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Demographic Student Count
White69
Hispanic242
Black61
Asian8
Two or More63
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    242 (54.4%)
  • White
    69 (15.5%)
  • Two or More
    63 (14.2%)
  • Black
    61 (13.7%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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 London School District
Phone: (860)447-6060
Website: http://newlondon.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 279
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 64
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 69
Grade 2 81
Grade 3 88
Grade 4 65
Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten55
Grade 169
Grade 281
Grade 388
Grade 465
Grade 587
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25757.8%
Male18842.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)