Enrollment
309
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterford, CT
Great Neck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Great Neck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090486001593
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Neck Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Great Neck Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Neck Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Waterford, CT.
School address
District: Waterford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090486001593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Great Neck Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Great Neck Elementary School
Great Neck Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Waterford, Connecticut, enrolling 309 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Waterford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oswegatchie Elementary School (292 students): Great Neck Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11:1 vs 10.8:1).
Waterford School District also operates Waterford High School (713 students) and Clark Lane Middle School (529 students) alongside Great Neck Elementary 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 Great Neck Elementary School compares
Great Neck Elementary 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Great Neck Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterford School District, which includes Great Neck Elementary School.
$26,145
Per student
+10%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.6%
State 13.7%
Federal 5.8%
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 Great Neck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark Lane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quaker Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oswegatchie Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Neck Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Waterford
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Great Neck Elementary School
How many students attend Great Neck Elementary School?
Great Neck Elementary School has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Neck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Neck Elementary School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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 Great Neck Elementary School?
20.1% of students at Great Neck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Neck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Great Neck Elementary School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Waterford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Neck Elementary School?
Great Neck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 Great Neck Elementary School rank among public schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Neck Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Waterford, 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 Waterford on the city page.
Is Great Neck Elementary School a good school?
Great Neck Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Waterford School District?
Besides Great Neck Elementary School, Waterford School District also operates Waterford High School (713 students), Clark Lane Middle School (529 students), and Quaker Hill Elementary School (331 students). See the Waterford School District district page for the complete list.
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