Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

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Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is an elementary school in New London, Connecticut, serving 392 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the New London School District, which is ranked 156 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its focus on the arts, Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 389 and 460 over the past several years. Its academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 20.6% of 3rd graders, 24.1% of 4th graders, and 13.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 49.4%, and 51.4%, respectively. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80.1% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School, Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School performs significantly worse on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's low academic performance may be influenced by a combination of factors, including the high percentage of low-income students, the district's overall low ranking, and the school's status as a magnet school. Addressing these challenges and providing targeted interventions and support will be crucial to improving educational outcomes for all students at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 37 Beech Drive
       New London, CT  06320


(860) 447-6060

District: New London School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
460th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,896 Help


Students who attend Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School usually attend:

Middle:    Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
High:    New London High School
    New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School
    Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.7%
White:
23.0%
Two or more races:
16.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.1% Help


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Compare Details Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School ranks worse than 92.6% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the New London School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.7%), White (23%), two or more races (16.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is 9.1, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the New London School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is $25,896, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the New London School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

New London School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New London School District 156th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 6.54 545th 570 4.4%
2007 15.03 499th 568 12.1%
2008 19.30 484th 565 14.3%
2009 29.68 454th 566 19.8%
2010 45.12 401st 579 30.7%
2011 43.59 402nd 565 28.8%
2012 59.22 311th 564 44.9%
2013 49.69 352nd 557 36.8%
2015 23.35 430th 551 22.0%
2016 14.17 427th 518 17.6%
2017 13.81 427th 519 17.7%
2018 20.73 417th 532 21.6%
2019 26.47 389th 522 25.5%
2021 15.87 435th 538 19.1%
2022 10.78 425th 490 13.3%
2023 10.21 426th 491 13.2%
2024 7.35 460th 497 7.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.23 268th 371 27.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.04 204th 302 32.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.93 226th 259 12.7%
2019 22.85 198th 242 18.2%
2021 14.48 381st 455 16.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.71 219th 262 16.4%
2019 17.08 213th 247 13.8%
2021 11.45 387th 445 13.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.99 61st 101 39.6%
2019 50.18 49th 112 56.3%
2021 25.94 127th 173 26.6%
2022 35.99 69th 99 30.3%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 286 144 7 38 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1989 283 141 11 28 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1990 265 155 3 48 n/a n/a n/a 0 471
1991 166 168 6 61 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1992 146 141 8 51 4 n/a n/a 0 350
1993 140 134 10 71 1 n/a n/a 0 356
1994 140 108 5 71 4 n/a n/a 0 328
1995 128 103 7 38 1 n/a n/a 0 277
1996 128 103 7 38 1 n/a n/a 0 277
1997 130 94 9 43 4 n/a n/a 0 280
1998 118 106 9 55 1 n/a n/a 0 289
1999 130 92 3 58 2 n/a n/a 0 285
2000 116 97 5 62 3 n/a n/a 0 283
2001 111 97 6 74 6 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 73 107 3 78 6 n/a n/a 0 267
2003 73 107 3 78 6 n/a n/a 0 267
2004 79 101 5 102 6 n/a n/a 0 293
2005 60 107 6 96 8 n/a n/a 0 277
2006 53 109 7 111 5 n/a n/a 0 285
2007 71 145 9 121 5 n/a n/a 0 351
2008 86 144 10 119 12 n/a n/a 0 371
2009 76 112 9 100 8 n/a n/a 0 305
2010 67 99 9 94 4 n/a n/a 0 273
2011 59 87 5 106 6 0 21 0 284
2012 52 75 1 122 5 0 27 0 282
2013 74 123 8 205 12 0 44 0 466
2014 115 130 9 226 5 0 45 0 530
2015 104 103 6 209 4 0 45 0 471
2016 112 96 12 228 7 1 47 0 503
2017 129 89 8 232 6 1 58 0 523
2018 141 91 8 238 4 1 81 0 564
2019 124 83 7 242 2 1 87 0 546
2020 122 79 6 235 1 1 92 0 536
2021 93 74 6 238 1 0 82 0 494
2022 89 57 8 227 0 0 71 0 452
2023 90 44 6 187 0 0 64 1 392

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 475 27.0 17.5 n/a
1989 463 26.1 17.7 n/a
1990 471 30.1 15.6 n/a
1991 401 27.1 14.7 n/a
1992 350 28.7 12.1 43.7
1993 356 25.7 13.9 5.1
1994 328 23.2 14.1 55.2
1995 277 23.0 12.0 54.5
1996 277 23.0 12.0 54.5
1997 280 25.1 11.2 51.4
1998 289 25.2 11.5 41.2
1999 285 23.8 12.0 46.3
2000 283 26.3 10.8 48.4
2001 294 23.9 12.3 n/a
2002 267 26.2 10.2 65.5
2003 267 26.2 10.2 65.5
2004 293 23.0 12.7 61.8
2005 277 20.8 13.3 n/a
2006 285 16.1 17.7 61.4
2007 351 21.7 16.2 50.4
2008 371 25.1 14.8 62.3
2009 305 25.0 13.9 61
2010 273 20.8 13.1 40.7
2011 284 20.4 13.9 78.2
2012 282 19.5 14.4 81.2
2013 466 24.8 18.7 88
2014 530 34.2 15.4 65.1
2015 471 34.0 13.8 80.5
2016 503 36.0 13.9 75.3
2017 523 35.0 14.9 82.4
2018 564 39.0 14.4 73.2
2019 546 40.5 13.4 75.1
2020 536 39.0 13.7 72.8
2021 494 35.0 14.1 74.1
2022 452 35.0 12.9 77.4
2023 392 43.0 9.1 80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 475 27.0 17.5 n/a
1989 463 26.1 17.7 n/a
1990 471 30.1 15.6 n/a
1991 401 27.1 14.7 n/a
1992 350 28.7 12.1 43.7
1993 356 25.7 13.9 5.1
1994 328 23.2 14.1 55.2
1995 277 23.0 12.0 54.5
1996 277 23.0 12.0 54.5
1997 280 25.1 11.2 51.4
1998 289 25.2 11.5 41.2
1999 285 23.8 12.0 46.3
2000 283 26.3 10.8 48.4
2001 294 23.9 12.3 n/a
2002 267 26.2 10.2 65.5
2003 267 26.2 10.2 65.5
2004 293 23.0 12.7 61.8
2005 277 20.8 13.3 n/a
2006 285 16.1 17.7 61.4
2007 351 21.7 16.2 50.4
2008 371 25.1 14.8 62.3
2009 305 25.0 13.9 61
2010 273 20.8 13.1 40.7
2011 284 20.4 13.9 78.2
2012 282 19.5 14.4 81.2
2013 466 24.8 18.7 88
2014 530 34.2 15.4 65.1
2015 471 34.0 13.8 80.5
2016 503 36.0 13.9 75.3
2017 523 35.0 14.9 82.4
2018 564 39.0 14.4 73.2
2019 546 40.5 13.4 75.1
2020 536 39.0 13.7 72.8
2021 494 35.0 14.1 74.1
2022 452 35.0 12.9 77.4
2023 392 43.0 9.1 80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,420
2019 $16,302
2020 $17,245
2021 $18,420
2022 $20,928
2023 $25,896

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 389th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 426th of 491 Elementary schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School)41.921.1
 20.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New London School District)38.126.1
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School)46.718.2
 28.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New London School District)37.918.7
 19.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School)33.78.3
 25.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New London School District)31.615.4
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.545.3
 7.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School)5026.4
 23.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New London School District)34.425.5
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School)32.28.3
 23.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New London School District)20.610.8
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students546392
 28.2%
African American8344
 47%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic242187
 22.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White12490
 27.4%
Two or More Races8764
 26.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.1%80.1%
 5%


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Students at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School are 48% Hispanic, 23% White, 16% Two or more races, 11% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School.

Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School ranks in the bottom 7.4% of Connecticut elementary schools.


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