At a glance
Reported students
404
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
485
Thomas Hooker School: 404 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 346
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Thomas Hooker School
Thomas Hooker School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Meriden. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Meriden School District. NCES reports 404 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (64.1%) and White (23.3%). English learners represent 33.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thomas Hooker School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 33.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.3%
- Hispanic64.1%
- Black5.4%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Meriden School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John Barry School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
418 reported students
Israel Putnam School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
445 reported students
Benjamin Franklin School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
357 reported students
Hanover School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
456 reported students
Roger Sherman School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
457 reported students
Nathan Hale School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
485 reported students
Public schools near Thomas Hooker School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Putnam School Elementary · Meriden School District | PK–05 | 445 | 1.1 mi |
| Roger Sherman School Elementary · Meriden School District | PK–05 | 457 | 1.3 mi |
| Casimir Pulaski School Elementary · Meriden School District | PK–05 | 539 | 1.4 mi |
| Nathan Hale School Elementary · Meriden School District | PK–05 | 485 | 1.8 mi |
| John Barry School Elementary · Meriden School District | PK–05 | 418 | 2.4 mi |
| Benjamin Franklin School Elementary · Meriden School District | PK–05 | 357 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Hooker School
What grades does Thomas Hooker School serve?
Thomas Hooker School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Meriden School District.
How many students attend Thomas Hooker School?
Thomas Hooker School reported 404 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 346 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas Hooker School?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 404 students and 26.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thomas Hooker School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas Hooker School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Meriden School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomas Hooker School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thomas Hooker School in?
Thomas Hooker School is part of Meriden School District, based in Meriden, CT, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomas Hooker School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Israel Putnam School (1.1 mi), Roger Sherman School (1.3 mi), Casimir Pulaski School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.