Enrollment
253
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gildersleeve School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gildersleeve School
Gildersleeve School is a small elementary school in Portland, Connecticut, enrolling 253 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 253 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 46/100).
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Portland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brownstone Intermediate School (217 students): Gildersleeve School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 12.1:1).
Portland School District also operates Portland High School (323 students) and Valley View School (219 students) alongside Gildersleeve School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gildersleeve School compares
Gildersleeve School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portland School District, which includes Gildersleeve School.
$22,480
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.5%
State 31.2%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~253 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gildersleeve School a good school?
Gildersleeve School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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