- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, CT
Gildersleeve School
Federal NCES profile for Gildersleeve School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090339000711
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gildersleeve School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gildersleeve School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gildersleeve School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Portland, CT.
School address
District: Portland School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090339000711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Gildersleeve School shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 090339000711 · Portland, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 10.5:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Portland High School (323 students)
Gildersleeve School shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Gildersleeve School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portland High
Portland High School
323 students
- This school
Gildersleeve School
253 students
- Valley View Sc
Valley View School
219 students
- Brownstone Int
Brownstone Intermediate School
217 students
- Portland Middl
Portland Middle School
214 students
What this shows Gildersleeve School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gildersleeve School compares
Gildersleeve School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 43% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,774
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Gildersleeve School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Portland School District reports $23,774 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gildersleeve School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownstone Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gildersleeve School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Portland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gildersleeve School
How many students attend Gildersleeve School?
Gildersleeve School has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, CT. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gildersleeve School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gildersleeve School is 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gildersleeve School?
20.7% of students at Gildersleeve School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gildersleeve School?
The largest demographic group at Gildersleeve School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Portland, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gildersleeve School?
Gildersleeve School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gildersleeve School rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Gildersleeve School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Portland, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland School District?
Besides Gildersleeve School, Portland School District also operates Portland High School (323 students), Valley View School (219 students), and Brownstone Intermediate School (217 students). See the Portland School District district page for the complete list.