- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Great Neck Elementary School grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 090486001593 · Waterford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 11:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford High School (713 students)
Great Neck Elementary School grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Great Neck Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterford High
Waterford High School
713 students
- Clark Lane Mid
Clark Lane Middle School
529 students
- Quaker Hill El
Quaker Hill Elementary School
331 students
- This school
Great Neck Elementary School
309 students
- Oswegatchie El
Oswegatchie Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Great Neck Elementary School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Neck Elementary School compares
Great Neck Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,605
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 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.
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
District finance for Waterford School District reports $26,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~309 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), up 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.